History 101 The Rise of China

Who was the first Chinese leader to tour the USA?

• Mao Zedong

• Deng Xiaoping

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Xi Jinping

What percentage of the world's population lives in China's 15 mega cities?

• 70%

• 41%

• 34%

• 16%

What percentage of global gross domestic product is China responsible for as of 2018?

• 41.3%

• 32.1%

• 24.5%

• 18.6%

What percentage of the world's computers does China export?

• 18%

• 32%

• 41%

• 24%

What is the main historical factor for China's economic success?

• Counterfeit goods

• State-controlled market

• Membership in the WTO

• Opening up to the West

What was the outcome of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989?

• Democracy was achieved

• Political reforms were implemented

• Economic freedom was granted

• Protesters were killed

What was the purpose of the special economic zones (SEZs) in China?

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To increase agricultural production

• To experiment with global trade

• To promote self-reliance

What industry emerged as the world's largest production base in China's Guangdong Province?

• Electronics

• Toys

• Automotive

• Textiles

What percentage of China's GDP is accounted for by counterfeit goods?

• 8%

• 12%

• 16%

• 20%

What was the purpose of China's belt and Road initiative?

• To lift millions of people out of poverty

• To increase China's overall wealth

• To establish military dominance

• To expand China's territory