Communism in East Asia

What type of government is People's Republic of China

• Theocratic Totalitarian

• Totalitarian Communist

• Representative Democracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

In the 1960s what were some ways that Mao Zedong tried to get rid of cultural elements that did not support his idea of communism ?

• He insisted students become engineers .

• He made farmers work in factories .

• He had doctors and teachers work on farms .

• He gave farmers their own land .

Which of the following is usually a characteristic of a Communist economy?

• Entrepreneurs sell shares in their companies to the government

• The role of the government in the economy is restricted by law

• Government agencies are in control of production planning

• Investment is encouraged by the promise of large profits.

The economy was controlled by the government. There was little to no choice. Who am I?

• Democracy

• Communism

• Anarachy

• Oligarchy

On the East side during the Cold War, you would find a ________ type of government

• Democratic and Limited

• Communist and Limited

• Communist and Totalitarian

The United States became involved in wars in Korea and Vietnam. What was the main reason for involvement in both of these wars?  

• prevention of biological warfare

• improve trade 

• containment of communism

• stop terrorism

China has this type of government.

• Democratic

• Communist

• Dictatorship

What was the primary goal of the Great Leap Forward initiated by Mao Zedong in China?

• A) To increase agricultural and industrial production rapidly

• B) To promote Western culture and values

• C) To establish a free market economy

• D) To reduce the population growth rate

Which East Asian country was divided into two separate states after World War II, one of which adopted communism?

• A) Japan

• B) Vietnam

• C) Korea

• D) Taiwan

What was the main purpose of the Cultural Revolution in China?

• A) To modernize China's military

• B) To preserve communist ideology by removing capitalist elements

• C) To expand China's territory

• D) To improve diplomatic relations with the West