Choose two items that relate to the Great Cultural Revolution in China.
Responses
A resulted in famineresulted in famine
B introduced by Mao Zedongintroduced by Mao Zedong
C youth organized into Red Guardsyouth organized into Red Guards
D created government-operated farmscreated government-operated farms
E armed troops fired at student demonstrators
C. youth organized into Red Guards
E. armed troops fired at student demonstrators
Although this country's Constitution promises rights such as freedom of speech, it is often associated with censorship. This means that freedom of speech, especially criticising the ruling government, is limited. What country fits this description?
Responses
A ChinaChina
B IndiaIndia
C JapanJapan
D Taiwan
A. China
n which area has China experienced the most success in reforming since the death of Mao Zedong?
Responses
A democratic reformdemocratic reform
B human rights violationshuman rights violations
C freedom of speech and pressfreedom of speech and press
D economic growth and private ownershipeconomic growth and private ownership
D. economic growth and private ownership
C - youth organized into Red Guards
E - armed troops fired at student demonstrators
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Question 1
As shown in the photograph, the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 were met with what reaction from the Communist government in China?
Responses
A The Beijing government sought foreign help to offer financial aid to the protesters.The Beijing government sought foreign help to offer financial aid to the protesters.
B The Beijing government used peaceful negotiations to address the needs of the protesters.The Beijing government used peaceful negotiations to address the needs of the protesters.
C The Beijing government used military operations to crush the protesters and end the rebellion.The Beijing government used military operations to crush the protesters and end the rebellion.
D The Beijing government helped the protesters by keeping the streets free from violent participants.The Beijing government helped the protesters by keeping the streets free from violent participants.
Question 2
Why would the Beijing government’s use of tanks as a reaction to the pro-democracy movement in Tiananmen Square be expected?
Responses
A Pro-democracy assemblies have been met with military force across the globe, regardless of the nation in which the protest occurred.Pro-democracy assemblies have been met with military force across the globe, regardless of the nation in which the protest occurred.
B Tanks were a method used by the Chinese to incite support for the Communists, since tanks are a specific symbol of communist governments.Tanks were a method used by the Chinese to incite support for the Communists, since tanks are a specific symbol of communist governments.
C The Beijing government was hoping the protesters would be reminded of Chinese nationalist feelings, thus leading to a disbanding of the protest.The Beijing government was hoping the protesters would be reminded of Chinese nationalist feelings, thus leading to a disbanding of the protest.
D Communist governments have historically taken extreme measures when policies that vary from that of the communist government have been promoted by an outside influence.
Question 1: C. The Beijing government used military operations to crush the protesters and end the rebellion.
Question 2: D. Communist governments have historically taken extreme measures when policies that vary from that of the communist government have been promoted by an outside influence.
Choose the TWO items that relate to the rule of Mao Zedong in China.
Responses
A the Great Leap Forwardthe Great Leap Forward
B rejection of Communismrejection of Communism
C Tiananmen Square MassacreTiananmen Square Massacre
D Hong Kong become part of China againHong Kong become part of China again
E the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
A. the Great Leap Forward
E. the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution