Cultural Revolution Quiz
Initially known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, the Cultural Revolution was a movement pressing for change in the political and social setting in China. Take up the quiz below and learn more. All the best.
- 1.
Who was China's leader during the Cultural Revolution?
- A.
Jiang Jieshi
- B.
Mao Zedong
- C.
Li Zhou
- D.
Sun Yixian
Correct Answer
B. Mao ZedongExplanation
Mao was the leader of China during the Cultural Revolution. He became the leader after the communist revolution in 1949Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was the Great Leap forward?
- A.
Mao's experimental plan for a large increase in agricultural production
- B.
Mao's plan to invade the rest of Asia and put it under Chinese control
- C.
Mao's plan to change to capitalism to gain more US support
- D.
Mao's plan to build homes for elderly people where they would be treated with respect
Correct Answer
A. Mao's experimental plan for a large increase in agricultural production -
- 3.
What was the "Cultural Revolution"?
- A.
Mao's attempt to end communism and replace it with capitalism
- B.
Mao's desire to bring more arts and music to the people as a reward for being good communists
- C.
Mao's desire to increase educational opportunities for parents and teachers
- D.
Mao's effort to "purge" China of anyone he thought was critical of his policies
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D. Mao's effort to "purge" China of anyone he thought was critical of his policiesExplanation
After the failure of the Great Leap forward, Mao was worried that he was losing support, and so he wanted to rid China of anyone he feared was against him and his policies.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The young people Mao ordered to carry out his cultural revolution against educated people and anyone who was suspected of not supporting Mao were called the
- A.
Fear Squad
- B.
Red Guards
- C.
Dragons
- D.
Young Person's Brigade
Correct Answer
B. Red GuardsExplanation
The Red Guard were young people expected to turn in parents and teachers.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many people died during the Cultural Revolution?
- A.
A few
- B.
Hundreds
- C.
Thousands
- D.
Millions
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