Mao Flashcards
Who was the leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that eventually came to power in China?
Mao Zedong
What year did Mao Zedong officially declare the establishment of the People’s Republic of China?
1949
True or False: Mao Zedong’s rise to power was primarily supported by urban workers.
False
Which event marked the beginning of the Chinese Civil War?
The breakdown of the First United Front in 1927
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a major campaign led by the CCP to gain support from the peasant population.
Land Reform
What was the primary ideology that Mao Zedong promoted to gain popular support?
Communism
Who were Mao Zedong’s main opponents during the Chinese Civil War?
The Nationalists (Kuomintang)
What strategy did Mao Zedong use to mobilize the rural population?
Guerrilla warfare
What was the name of the long march that helped solidify Mao’s leadership in the CCP?
The Long March (1934-1935)
Multiple Choice: What was one of the key factors in Mao’s success in gaining power? A) Economic stability B) Support from the Soviet Union C) Popular support from peasants D) Military superiority
C) Popular support from peasants
What major international conflict influenced the Chinese Civil War and Mao’s rise to power?
World War II
True or False: The CCP was initially formed in 1921.
True
What was the outcome of the Second United Front between the CCP and the Kuomintang?
Temporary cooperation against Japanese invasion
Fill in the blank: Mao Zedong’s policies were heavily influenced by _______ theories.
Marxist-Leninist
What was the significance of the Yan’an period for Mao Zedong?
It was where he consolidated power and developed his ideological framework.
Multiple Choice: Which event occurred after the end of World War II that led to increased conflict in China? A) The founding of the People’s Republic of China B) The resumption of the Chinese Civil War C) The Long March D) The Great Leap Forward
B) The resumption of the Chinese Civil War
What did Mao Zedong emphasize as a key element of his leadership style?
Mass mobilization and participation
True or False: The United States supported Mao Zedong during his rise to power.
False
What was a major consequence of the Chinese Civil War for the Nationalists?
They retreated to Taiwan.
Fill in the blank: Mao Zedong’s ideology was often referred to as _______.
Maoism
Who was the leader of the Kuomintang during the Chinese Civil War?
Chiang Kai-shek
What year did the Chinese Civil War officially end?
1949
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key strategy used by Mao Zedong during the Chinese Civil War? A) Trench warfare B) Naval superiority C) Mobilizing rural peasants D) Air raids
C) Mobilizing rural peasants
What was the role of the Soviet Union in Mao Zedong’s rise to power?
They provided initial support to the CCP.
True or False: The CCP was able to gain control of major cities before the end of the Civil War.
True
What campaign did Mao implement to eliminate landlords and redistribute land?
The Land Reform Campaign
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a series of campaigns led by Mao to consolidate power and reshape Chinese society.
Cultural Revolution
What was the significance of the 1947 elections in China?
The Nationalists lost popular support.
Multiple Choice: What did Mao Zedong promise to the peasants? A) Wealth B) Land C) Education D) Military protection
B) Land
What was a major challenge faced by the Nationalists during the Civil War?
Corruption and loss of popular support
True or False: Mao Zedong relied solely on military force to achieve his goals.
False
What was the impact of the Second Sino-Japanese War on Mao’s rise?
It weakened the Nationalists and strengthened the CCP.
Fill in the blank: The CCP’s success in the Civil War was partly due to their effective use of _______.
Propaganda
What was the primary focus of Mao’s early political campaigns?
Rural reform and peasant rights
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes Mao’s leadership style? A) Authoritarian B) Democratic C) Laissez-faire D) Isolationist
A) Authoritarian
What role did the intellectual elite play in Mao’s rise to power?
They were often sidelined or repressed.
True or False: Mao Zedong’s policies were universally accepted by all members of the CCP.
False
What was the name of the military campaign launched by Mao to defeat the Nationalists?
The Huaihai Campaign
Fill in the blank: Mao Zedong’s strategies were often characterized by _______ and adaptability.
Flexibility
