China's Political and Economic Landscape

The video covers key themes about China's geography, political structure, and history, focusing on Mao Zedong's reign and subsequent economic reforms under Deng Xiaoping. It discusses China's ethnic diversity, social cleavages, and the role of the Chinese Communist Party. The video also addresses population policies, government structure, legal system, military, and contemporary challenges such as environmental issues and political transparency.

Which of the following countries is larger than China in terms of land area?

• Brazil

• India

• Russia

• Australia

What was one of the major failures of Mao's Great Leap Forward?

• Improved international trade

• Widespread famine

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Successful industrialization

What economic system does China currently identify with?

• Traditional economy

• Socialist market economy

• Mixed economy

• Capitalist economy

Which leader is credited with opening China's economy to international trade?

• Deng Xiaoping

• Xi Jinping

• Mao Zedong

• Hu Jintao

What is the predominant ethnic group in China?

• Tibetan

• Uighur

• Han Chinese

• Mongolian

What event in 1989 demonstrated the Chinese government's stance on pro-democracy movements?

• Cultural Revolution

• Tiananmen Square Massacre

• Great Leap Forward

• Long March

What is the role of the National Party Congress in China?

• To shape party policies

• To draft the national budget

• To elect the President

• To oversee the military

What is a significant challenge facing China's environment today?

• Deforestation

• Desertification

• Air and water pollution

• Loss of biodiversity

What is a major concern regarding China's one-child policy?

• Overpopulation

• Increased immigration

• Gender imbalance

• Economic decline

What is a key question about China's future political landscape?

• How to increase military power

• How to maintain economic growth

• How to transition to democracy

• How to expand territory