Lost Chinese Culture - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the Cultural Revolution in China, highlighting its destructive impact on traditions, historical sites, and social norms. It covers the actions of the Red Guards, the banning of various cultural practices, and the social upheaval during this period. The video also delves into the bizarre mango craze, illustrating the extreme reverence for Mao's gifts. The Cultural Revolution led to significant cultural and social changes, with many traditional practices and sites being destroyed or altered.

What was the primary role of the Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution?

• To protect historical sites

• To promote traditional customs

• To attack old customs and habits

• To negotiate with foreign embassies

Which historical site was protected by the PLA during the Cultural Revolution?

• The Summer Palace

• The Forbidden City

• The Great Wall

• The Temple of Heaven

Which of the following activities was banned during the Cultural Revolution for being too bourgeois?

• Chess

• Cricket fighting

• Cycling

• Swimming

Why were pet dogs banned during the Cultural Revolution?

• They were seen as a sign of wealth

• They were considered too bourgeois

• They were associated with Western culture

• They were considered too noisy

What was the reaction of workers to the mangoes gifted by Mao?

• They ate them immediately

• They preserved them in wax

• They used them in cooking

• They sold them in the market

What unusual action was taken with the mangoes when they began to rot?

• They were thrown away

• They were buried

• They were put in water for a ceremony

• They were used as fertilizer

What was the fate of a man who compared mangoes to potatoes during the mango craze?

• He was put to death

• He was ignored

• He was rewarded with more mangoes

• He was praised for his honesty