The Little Emperors: China's One Child Policy

What policy did China create to manage the country's overpopulation?

• China enforced the One-Child Policy.

• China banished 100,000 older citizens.

• China did not allow new marriages.

• China enforced the Two-Child Policy.

How does overpopulation affect the natural environment?

• Overpopulation can lead to pollution.

• There are more jobs available.

• There are more family farms.

• Overpopulation has no impact on the natural environment.

What was a consequence of breaking the One-Child Policy?

• The extra child was taken away.

• The family had to pay a large fine.

• The extra child was taken away.

• Second male children had to be put up for adoption.

In China, what is the preferred gender for a newborn baby?

• girl

• boy

Why was this gender preferred?

• They were easier to care for.

• They could get better jobs and one day take care of the family.

• They could help with difficult household chores.

• They were more likely to stay at home and never marry.

Which families were most affected by the policy?

• those living on farms

• those living in suburbs

• those living in large homes

• those living in urban areas

This might happen if a family had a child of the less desired gender?

• They might abandon the child.

• They might break the law to have another child.

• They would accept the burden of the child.

• All of these were possibilities.

What is one major consequence of this policy?

• There are more females than males.

• There are more males than females.

• There is a strong workforce.

• There are larger farms.