Early China
What dynasty became unstable in the early 1900s?
The Qing Dynasty
Who led the Chinese Communist Party?
Mao Zedong
What was Mao’s economic plan called?
The Great Leap Forward
What was Mao’s program called that began in 1966?
The Cultural Revolution
In what city is Tiananmen Square located?
Beijing
What problems caused many Chinese people to rise up against the emperor?
Poverty and starvation
Who led the Nationalist Party?
Chiang Kai-shek
What industries did Mao want to improve during the Great Leap Forward?
Coal, steel, and iron industries
What student group supported Mao during the Cultural Revolution?
The Red Guards
Who protested in Tiananmen Square in 1989?
Chinese students
In what year was the Republic of China established?
1912
What type of economy did the Communists support?
A command economy
What were large communities where people lived and worked together called?
Communes
What happened to people who opposed communism during the Cultural Revolution?
They were attacked, imprisoned, tortured, or killed
What were the protesters calling for?
Democracy and government reforms
What group overthrew the Qing Dynasty?
The Nationalists
What type of economy did the Nationalists support?
A market economy
Name one reason the Great Leap Forward failed.
Poor management, environmental issues, or government corruption
What happened to monuments and artwork created before the Cultural Revolution?
They were destroyed
How did the Chinese government respond to the protests?
Soldiers and tanks attacked the protesters
What happened after the new government took over China in 1912?
Years of turmoil and fighting between warlords
What was the Long March?
A 6,000-mile journey Mao and his followers took to escape the Nationalists
What major disaster happened in China from 1958–1960?
A massive famine
What was the true purpose of the Cultural Revolution?
To eliminate opposition to Mao’s rule
What was the name of the tragic event that happened on June 4, 1989?
The Tiananmen Square Massacre