China Flashcards
Between 1927 and 1949, civil war broke out between which two groups?
Nationalists and Communists
What happened to the Nationalists after they lost the war?
They retreated to Taiwan and set up a government there
Why did the “Great Leap Forward” not work out?
Farming was collectivised and private farming banned; workers produced steel instead. This caused the largest famine in human history which killed 18-45 million people
Why were the youth encouraged to purge “impure elements of society”?
This was the “Cultural Revolution”, and was launched by Mao to reassert his authority - anything related to the old culture was purged
How many people were in Mao’s close inner circle?
Four
What was the goal of the One Child Policy?
To slow population growth and prevent potential economic and social problems that could come with overpopulation
What was the name of the policy that allowed foreign companies to base themselves in China?
Open-door policy
What were protestors at Tiananmen Square protesting for?
Freedom of speech and end to corrupt leadership
What was the purpose of building the Three Gorges Dam?
To provide hydroelectric power for growing businesses and to prevent flowing downstream
What agreement between Hong Kong and China should be in place until 2047?
One country, two systems
Why was/is the East Coast more populated than the West?
Factories are on the coast for trade, flatter terrain which is easier to build on, temperatures are less extreme
How much money did President Hu give to Africa?
$5 million
How much money did President Hu give to Africa?
$5 million
Which city hosted the most expensive summer Olympics?
Beijing
When did the One Child Policy end?
2016
