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Who is "The Father of Modern China"?
Sun Yat-sen!
100
What is a "canteen" and in what period of time were they introduced?
A canteen was a communal place where people could get food. This came to be during the Great Leap Forward when family life drastically changed.
100
What was "The Second United Front" and why was it critical?
The Second United Front occurred after the Rape of Nanking. This is when both the communists and the nationalists came together to fight the Japanese encroachment on China.
100
Put the following historical events in order: Cultural Revolution Anti-Rightist Campaign Hundred Flowers Campaign Four Pests Campaign Great Leap Forward
Hundred Flowers Campaign Anti-Rightist Campaign Great Leap Forward Four Pests Campaign Cultural Revolution
100
Why was 1937 an ideal time for the Japanese to attack Nanjing?
There was civil war. The country did not have a very centralized government.
200
Madame Soong was the wife of which famous person from China? Why was she influential?
Chiang Kai-Shek. She was very westernized. She spoke fluent English and charmed the public. She made a great case for the Americans to continue sending millions of dollars to the Nationalists.
200
What is Fascism?
An authoritarian governmental system.
200
The event occurred over a period of six weeks starting in 1937. During this period, soldiers murdered Chinese civilians and disarmed combatants who numbered an estimated 40,000 to over 300,000. This event is called________?
The Nanjing Massacre/The Rape of Nanking
200
Where did the Nationalists retreat to after the Communists won? What did they take with them?
Taiwan! They took bank reserves and weaponry.
300
Which famous person is considered to be one of the greatest embarrassments of his time? Hint: this person declared himself Emperor of China after the long tradition of emperor rule had ended.
Yuan Shikai
300
Socialism describes a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state True/False
True!
300
What was The May Fourth Movement?
The May 4th Movement takes its name from the massive popular protest that took place in China in May 1919, following the announcement of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, which gave Germany's territory in China to Japan. Many intellectuals published articles in a newspaper and discussion about what China needed in terms of governmental structure ensued.
300
"Let a hundred flowers bloom let a hundred schools of thought contend". Who said this? With which event is this quote associated? What consequences were there for those who participated?
Hundred Flowers Campaign
400
This person looked to Germany fascists for advice on how to properly rule China. Who is this person?
Chiang Kai-shek.
400
Which word best describes the following definition? "A military commander" a) Peacemaker b) Autocrat c) Warlord d) Deity
C) Warlord
400
Put the following events in order: 1.May Fourth Movement 2. Warlord Period 3. Founding of the Chinese Communist Party 4. Fall of the Qing
Fall of the Qing Warlord Period May Fourth Movement Founding of the Chinese Communist Party
400
What was the Four Pests Campaign? What happened after the campaign?
Kill the four pests! Eradicate disease! Famine ensued.
500
As leader of the Chinese Communist Party, this famous person led China and instituted several disastrous policies and movements such as The Great Leap Forward and The Cultural Revolution. Who is this person?
Mao Zedong!
500
Which word best describes the following definition? "A society in which all property is publicly owned and people are paid according to their abilities." a) Fascism b) Communism c) Marxism d) Socialism
B) Communism
500
Put the following events in order: 1.Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 2. Second United Front 3. Nanjing Massacre/Rape of Nanking 4. Founding of the People's Republic of China
Nanjing Massacre/Rape of Nanking Second United Front Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Founding of the People's Republic of China
500
During the historical event depicted below (also shown in the movie To Live), nurseries and communal dining halls were opened. The position of women officially changed. This event is known as _____________.
The Great Leap Forward
500
What are barefoot doctors?
During The Cultural Revolution, trained doctors were jailed or sent for re-education in the countryside. Barefoot doctors who had minimal training or were students took their place.