Unit 8 Study Guide

What major event occurred in China in 1911?

• The Great Leap Forward
• The overthrow of the last imperial emperor
• The Cultural Revolution
• The invasion by Japan

Which two groups rose to power after the last emperor was overthrown?

• Nationalists and Warlords
• Farmers and Elites
• Nationalists and Communists
• Intellectuals and Peasants

What was the primary promise made by the Communists?

• Industrialization
• Unity and strength
• Land to the poor
• Education for all

What did Mao Zedong launch in 1966 to revitalize revolutionary spirit?

• The Cultural Revolution
• The Great Leap Forward
• The Long March
• The Red Guard Movement

What was one significant consequence of the Cultural Revolution?

• Improved education systems
• Rapid economic growth
• The shutdown of schools
• Increased international relations

How many people are estimated to have died as a result of the Great Leap Forward?

• 10 to 20 million
• 30 to 45 million
• 50 to 70 million
• 70 to 100 million

What did Mao encourage young people to destroy during the Cultural Revolution?

• New customs and cultures
• Agricultural practices
• International alliances
• The "Four Olds"

Which of the following best describes the impact of Mao's leadership on China after his death in 1976?

• A wealthy and stable nation
• A battered but determined nation
• A completely reformed political system
• A nation with no memories of past tragedies

What was the primary goal of the United States during the Cold War?

• Promote global communism
• Support Eastern Bloc dictatorships
• Expand Soviet influence
• Contain Communism

Which economic system is characterized by by government ownership and management of industry?

• Free market economy
• Mixed market economy
• Command economy
• Traditional economy