Mao Zedong's Policies and Impact

The video explores the life and impact of Mao Zedong, focusing on his rise to power, the formation of the Communist Party, and the civil war in China. It discusses the Long March, Mao's strategies to gain peasant support, and the establishment of Communist China. The video also covers Mao's policies, including the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, highlighting their consequences and Mao's lasting legacy.

What was one of Mao Zedong's significant achievements?

• Establishing a democratic government

• Strengthening China's global position

• Inventing a new economic system

• Creating a new language

What was the Long March?

• A trade expedition

• A diplomatic mission

• A military retreat

• A peaceful protest

During the Sino-Japanese War, what was the relationship between the Nationalists and Communists?

• They were allies

• They were enemies

• They ignored each other

• They formed a coalition government

What was the outcome of the Great Leap Forward?

• Economic prosperity

• Political stability

• Widespread famine

• Technological advancement

What was the purpose of the Hundred Flowers Campaign?

• To encourage public criticism

• To improve education

• To promote agricultural development

• To expand industrial production

What was one of the consequences of the Great Leap Forward?

• Severe food shortages

• Massive industrial growth

• Improved international relations

• Increased literacy rates

What was Mao's approach to establishing a classless society?

• Encouraging private enterprise

• Promoting cultural diversity

• Labeling and targeting social classes

• Fostering international trade

What was a key feature of the Cultural Revolution?

• Promotion of traditional values

• Suppression of dissent

• Economic liberalization

• International cooperation

How did Mao Zedong view the USSR during his leadership?

• As a nuclear threat

• As a model to follow

• As a close ally

• As a rival

Who succeeded Mao Zedong and shifted China towards a more capitalist economy?

• Jiang Qing

• Lin Biao

• Deng Xiaoping

• Zhou Enlai