The cultural revolution.

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Choose the best answer for each of the following questions. Refer to the article as needed.

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1. China's Cultural Revolution began in 1966 and ended in 1976 with

   a the onset of constitutional democracy in China,

   b the Great Leap Forward,

   c Japan's occupation of China,

   d Mao Zedong's death.

2. Before China became a Communist nation, it had been

   a a democratic republic,

   b dominated by foreign powers,

   c run by autocratic dictators,

   d none of the above

3. The Red Guards were mainly

   a top-level officials within the Communist Party,

   b wealthy intellectuals who studied and taught Maoist principles.

   c radical young people rebelling against old ideas and authority figures.

   d soldiers in China's army who sought to overthrow the nation's Communist government.

4. Which describes China today, according to the article?

   a It is in the midst of a new Cultural Revolution,

   b it has embraced Western-style freedoms, including a free press.

   c It has the second-largest economy in the world,

   d all of the above

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5. Which choice best reflects the sequence of events in China during the Cultural Revolution?

   a Youths rebelled against Communism; in response, Mao strengthened the army and closed schools,

   b Mao was overthrown; in response, youths attacked officials, and the Communist Party collapsed,

   c Mao called for a purge of "class enemies"; in response, youths attacked authority figures until the revolution ended,

   d Mao allowed private land ownership; in response, youths rebelled until the decision was reversed.

6. What effect did Mao's rise to power have on the U.S.?

   a It helped fuel the Red Scare,

   b It increased youth activism,

   c It weakened the U.S. economy,

   d It caused a class struggle.

7. With which statement would Mao most likely agree?

   a A strong middle class creates a strong economy,

   b Youth should respect old customs and ideas,

   c Capitalism is ineffective and bad for society,

   d All farms should be owned and operated by families.

8. Which detail from the article best supports the answer to question 7?

   a "His victory blindsided the U.S--"

   b "Farm production plunged ..."

   c "At the same time, Mao had grown disenchanted with the Soviet Union ..."

   d "Mao ... pledged to transform China into a utopian Communist state that would dominate the capitalist West."

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9. What was the Great Leap Forward, and what were its consequences?

10. How do Chinese authorities want...