Crash Course World History: China's Revolutions

What was a significant outcome of the 20th century for China?

• Economic decline

• Two major revolutions

• Introduction of democracy

• Expansion of the Qing dynasty

Who is considered the father of the nation in both the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China?

• Chiang Kai-Shek

• Mao Zedong

• Yuan Shikai

• Sun Yat Sen

What was the primary goal of the 1911 revolution?

• To modernize China's military

• To establish communism

• To end foreign domination

• To expand the Qing dynasty

Which event marked the beginning of Mao Zedong's leadership in China?

• The Long March

• The Great Leap Forward

• The establishment of the People's Republic of China

• The Cultural Revolution

What was the outcome of the alliance between the Guomindang and the Chinese Communist Party?

• Successful unification of China

• The start of the Chinese Civil War

• The defeat of Japan in World War II

• The establishment of the People's Republic of China

What was the main consequence of the Great Leap Forward?

• Successful agricultural collectivization

• Rapid industrialization

• Improved living standards

• Massive famine and death

During which campaign were intellectuals sent to the countryside to be 're-educated'?

• The Three Anti Campaign

• The Five Anti Campaign

• The Cultural Revolution

• The Resist America and Aid Korea campaign

Which of the following was NOT promised by the People's Republic of China under Mao?

• Equal rights for women

• Capitalist economic policies

• Land redistribution

• Freedom of speech

What was the main aim of the Cultural Revolution?

• To expand China's territories

• To introduce democratic reforms

• To consolidate Mao's power

• To improve China's economy

Why is the 1911 revolution considered a turning point in Chinese history?

• It led to the immediate modernization of China

• It ended over 3000 years of dynastic rule

• It marked the beginning of communist rule

• It resulted in the expansion of the Qing dynasty