General Information
From a young age, what activity did Mao enjoy doing?
a) reading
b) writing
c) drawing
d) jogging
a) reading
Mao thought _________ was the better tactic.
a) Ambush
b) Planned attack
c) Trench raiding
d) Retreat
d) retreat
What are the Four Olds?
Old Culture, Old Customs, Old Habits, Old Ways of Thinking
What did the Little Red Book consist of?
The Little Red Book consisted of quotations by Chairman Mao.
List a country that Mao attempted to build relationships with in his later years.
The United States, Japan, Russia, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, etc.
What type of literature did Mao read during his childhood that he was later inspired by?
Marxist Literature
To confuse the enemy, Mao broke his force into several...
a) rows
b) columns
c) diagonals
d) groups
b) columns
What was Mao's goal with the Cultural Revolution?
His goal was to enforce communism and remove any foreign, capitalist, or traditional cultural elements from Chinese society.
List two prominent figures that were behind Mao's personality cult.
Jiang Qing and Lin Biao
What became apparent in Chairman Mao's meetings?
It became apparent that Mao's health was deteriorating.
What was the initial intent of the Hundred Flowers Campaign?
To allow others to express their concerns and opinions
Where did many young people travel to enlist in Mao’s Red army?
Shaanxi
The children in the Lost Generation were deprived of...
the chance of education and/or the right to live with their families
List three techniques that were used in the Cult of Mao.
Mass media, Propaganda, Symbolism, Imagery, Manipulated information, etc.
During his meetings in his later years, why was there very little accomplished?
Not much was accomplished during the meetings because Mao was typically unclear in his statements or intentions.
What is something that resulted from the Great Leap Forward Campaign?
villages died of starvation, massive decline in agricultural output, famine
What does the Long March signify?
The Long March signifies that CCP's strength and resilience.
List an example of a harmful effect that arose from the Cultural Revolution.
The Cultural Revolution destroyed much of China's traditional cultural heritage and created economic and social chaos in the country.
From what major event did the Cult of Mao originate from?
The origins of the Cult of Mao can be traced back to his involvement in the Long March (1934-36).
What has Chairman Mao been rebuked for since his death?
Chairman Mao has been rebuked for his harsh methods and insensitivity to anyone who didn't give him full faith and allegiance.
What is an example of a political initiative that Mao was responsible for?
land reform, the arrangement of agriculture, the spread of medical services, etc.
The Long March resulted in the relocation of the communist revolutionary base from southeastern to northwestern China.
List an example of something Mao demanded be done to prevent criticism during the Cultural Revolution.
Mao ordered the closure of China's schools, and young intellectuals living in the cities were sent into the countryside to be "re-educated" through hard manual labour.
What does the Little Red Book symbolize?
The Little Red Book may symbolize Mao's thoughts. In certain situations, the quotations can be seen as a gift while in other situations, it can be seen as an indication or warning.
What has Chairman Mao been credited for since his death?
He is credited for his emphasis on China's self-reliance and the rapid industrialization, as well as laying the foundation for China's late 20th century development.