China's Post-1949 History Quiz

<p>It prompted China to work towards eradicating the legacies of foreign imperialism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They did not have an official peace treaty until 1978, remaining officially at war. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assert political control and undermine the power of religious leaders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>China engaged indirectly by supporting North Korea against a UN coalition led by the USA. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That revolution needs constant advancement or it risks moving backwards. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The collapse of the Chinese empire and the ensuing civil war (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Principles of equality, mutual benefit, and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>China's return as a strong and independent player in world affairs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Opium Wars and subsequent colonial domination. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Soviet Union and Eastern European countries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It created a new key actor of the Cold War, aligning with the Soviet bloc. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Soviet Union (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because the US supported the Nationalist government in Taiwan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It caused widespread damage to temples, statues, and other sites. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intellectuals, school teachers and university teachers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure continuous revolutionary struggle and support for the regime. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continuous revolution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mao's death in September 1976. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chinese economic reforms and the concept of collective leadership. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Countries unaligned with either the Communist Soviet bloc or the Capitalist NATO bloc. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The theory of 'Continuous Revolution'. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To align New China firmly with the Soviet Union. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The provision of Soviet air cover for Chinese ground forces. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To strengthen the Soviet strategic position against the US. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To speed up the transformation of the Chinese state, society, and economy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The formation of a hostile relationship and a trade embargo. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They supplied abundant military equipment and materials, but no air support. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They gave domestic economic reconstruction a higher priority. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A partnership of mutual benefit despite differing priorities and aims (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The perception of a significant threat from the Soviet Union. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The exchange of ping-pong players between the US and China. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'strategic triangle' using the rivalries between the USSR and China (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>China was accepted into the United Nations, replacing Taiwan. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relaxation of travel and trade restrictions, allowing American citizens to visit China. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Sino-Soviet border war. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A major event of the Cold War, marking a turning point in Sino-American relations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Soviet Union (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Domestic development in a peaceful environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Khrushchev’s efforts to strengthen Soviet power and influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was the first time that contradictions between the Soviet and Chinese parties came to the forefront. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He became more skeptical of Zhou Enlai's diplomacy and also wanted to lead the international communist movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>China abandoned the 'Lean to One Side' strategy, seeking a more independent path. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Soviet 'big-power chauvinism' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was focusing on his role as Premier. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During Mikhail Gorbachev’s visit to Beijing in 1989 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The period from 1927 to 1949 marked by a conflict between two opposing factions in China: the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) led by Mao Zedong and the Nationalist Guomindang led by Chiang Kai-shek.

The declaration of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 marked a significant moment in Chinese history, signifying a return to a strong sovereign state in world affairs.

During the inauguration of the PRC, Mao Zedong asserted that China would seek diplomatic relations based on principles of equality, mutual benefit, and respect for sovereignty. This marked a clear message that China was prepared to engage with the international community.

The term 'Century of Humiliation' refers to China's experience in the 19th century, marked by colonization and foreign influence, which fueled a desire for national independence.

The PRC's formation, in the context of the Cold War, shifted the balance of power. China, under Mao Zedong, aligned with the Soviet Union, becoming a significant player in the global ideological conflict.

The establishment of the PRC in 1949 was recognized by several Eastern Bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, which was China's first international supporter.

The USA's support for the Nationalist government in Taiwan during the Chinese Civil War led to a tense relationship with the PRC. The Communist Party perceived the USA as a major threat to its security.

The proclamation of the PRC occurred during a period marked by both the Cold War and decolonization, making it a crucial moment in international relations.

A period of social and political upheaval in China (1966-1976) led by Mao Zedong, aimed at purging remnants of capitalism and revitalizing communist ideology.

Groups of young, radical students mobilized by Mao Zedong during the Cultural Revolution, tasked with enforcing his ideology.

The practice of forcibly relocating individuals to rural areas for labor, often accompanied by harsh treatment and ideological indoctrination.

Mao Zedong's belief that revolutionary struggle should be continuous and ongoing to prevent societal regression.

The removal of individuals from positions of power or influence due to political motives, often accompanied by accusations of disloyalty or treason.

The ideological opposition to capitalism and its principles, characterized by a strong belief in class struggle and socialist values.

A group of nations that were not aligned with either the capitalist or communist superpowers during the Cold War, often characterized by their newly independent status and desire for neutralism.

A country that is underdeveloped economically and socially, often with a history of colonialism or poverty.

A formal agreement signed in 1950 between China and the Soviet Union, establishing a political, military, and economic alliance.

Mao Zedong's policy of aligning China with the Soviet Union and the socialist bloc, rejecting alignment with the West.

A vital $300 million loan offered by the Soviet Union to China, aiding in economic recovery and reconstruction.

The Soviet Union's strategic goal in establishing the Sino-Soviet Alliance, aimed at countering the United States' growing influence during the Cold War.

China's main motivation for entering the Korean War, based on ideological solidarity with North Korea and a desire to deter American expansion in Asia.

Stalin's aim in involving China in the Korean War, believing it would eliminate any chance of reconciliation between China and the Western powers.

The impact of the Chinese involvement in the Korean War, turning China and the US into hostile adversaries.

Mao Zedong's use of the Korean War to mobilize the Chinese public and accelerate the transformation of Chinese society and economy.

The period between 1839 and 1949 when China faced external pressures and exploitation by imperial powers, leading to a sense of national humiliation and a desire for national rejuvenation.

The Communist party's effort to rapidly modernize China's economy and agriculture through collectivization and industrialization, resulting in widespread famine and economic hardship.

The period of intense political and social upheaval in China between 1966 and 1976, driven by Mao Zedong's desire to purge remnants of capitalist ideology and strengthen the Communist Party.

China's policy of seeking alliances and cooperation with other developing countries, particularly in the Asia-Africa region, based on the idea of shared experiences of colonialism and underdevelopment.

China's approach to foreign relations after the Communist revolution, characterized by a mix of socialist solidarity with the Soviet Union and a desire to lead the Third World in the struggle against imperialism.

The ongoing political and territorial disputes between China and Taiwan, stemming from the Chinese Civil War and the subsequent establishment of two rival governments, one in mainland China and another in Taiwan.

The event that began in 1950 when Mao Zedong's troops invaded Tibet and led to the suppression of Tibetan culture, religion, and autonomy.

A period of strong cooperation and friendship between China and the Soviet Union, marked by joint ventures and ideological alignment, in the early 1950s.

The policy of peaceful coexistence, adopted by China in the mid-1950s, advocating peaceful competition with the capitalist world.

The process of de-Stalinization, initiated by Khrushchev after Stalin's death, aimed at reforming the Soviet system by removing Stalin's legacy. It influenced China's relationship with the Soviet Union.

The gradual deterioration of relations between China and the Soviet Union that began in the late 1950s and escalated throughout the 1960s, fueled by ideological differences and competition for leadership in the communist world.

A shift away from China's previous 'leaning to one side' strategy, adopted during the Sino-Soviet split, to pursue a more independent foreign policy focused on opposing 'Soviet big-power chauvinism'.

The Soviet Union's perceived arrogance and attempt to dominate other communist nations, as criticized by China during the 1960's, which contributed to the Sino-Soviet split.

The ideological conflicts between the Soviet Union and China, which influenced the Sino-Soviet split, were rooted in different interpretations of Marxism-Leninism and visions for the future of communism.

The Moscow conferences of 1957 and 1961, where international communist parties met, highlighted the growing tensions between the Soviet Union and China, leading to the exacerbation of the Sino-Soviet split.

Mao Zedong's shift in foreign policy towards the United States in the early 1970s, driven by the perceived threat from the Soviet Union and a desire to improve China's international standing.

The 1969 border conflict between China and the Soviet Union, which heightened tensions and ultimately contributed to China's decision to seek closer ties with the United States.

The shift away from China's isolationist stance during the Cultural Revolution, marked by the resumption of normal diplomatic functions and engagement with the international community.

The concept of prioritizing national interests over ideological considerations, as applied by Henry Kissinger, who saw strategic advantage in playing off the rivalry between the USSR and China.

Henry Kissinger's strategy of using the rivalry between the Soviet Union and China to benefit the United States, aimed at enhancing American influence and security.

A series of events in 1971 that facilitated the normalization of relations between China and the United States, beginning with the informal exchange of table tennis players.

Richard Nixon's historic visit to China in 1972, marking a significant turning point in Sino-American relations, symbolizing a shift towards engagement and cooperation.

The acceptance of China into the United Nations in 1971, replacing Taiwan and granting the PRC a permanent seat on the Security Council, formally recognizing its international status.