Origins
What year did Mao Zedong become the founding leader of the People's Republic of China?
1949
Mao's ideology is most closely associated with which political theory?
Marxism-Leninism
What was the "People's Commune" system?
A system where rural areas were organized into large collective farms
Mao's "New Democratic Revolution" emphasized the importance of which social class in overthrowing feudalism?
The peasantry
How did Mao Zedong view the role of peasants in the revolution?
As the primary force behind revolution and socialism
Which was the main propaganda tool used by Mao to promote his policies during the Cultural Revolution?
The Little Red Book
Which of the following was the primary goal of the Great Leap Forward (1958-1962)?
Accelerating industrialization and collectivization
The Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) aimed to eliminate which group within Chinese society?
Intellectuals and perceived counter-revolutionaries
Which event marked the beginning of Mao Zedong’s leadership in China?
The Long March
Which country was Mao’s main international ally during the early years of his leadership?
The Soviet Union
Which of the following was a direct consequence of the Great Leap Forward?
Widespread famine and millions of deaths
What was the impact of Mao's policies on women's rights in terms of family life?
Women gained legal rights to choose their spouses and divorce
Which of the following best describes Mao's approach to land reform after the Chinese Revolution?
Redistributing land to the peasants
What was the "Hundred Flowers Campaign" (1956)?
A policy encouraging intellectuals to express criticism of the government
Which of the following did Mao Zedong emphasize as the key to China's development?
The importance of agriculture and collective farming
Which of the following was a significant change for women under Mao's leadership?
The promotion of gender equality in education and employment
Which of the following was a key characteristic of Mao’s policy during the Chinese Civil War?
Emphasis on guerrilla warfare and peasant support
What was the primary goal of the Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution?
To target and destroy elements of traditional culture and counter-revolutionaries
What event led to Mao's decision to launch the Great Leap Forward?
The failure of the first Five-Year Plan
What was the purpose of Mao’s "Four Olds" campaign?
To eliminate old customs, culture, habits, and ideas