3/21-3/24 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the time frame of Mao’s era in Chinese politics?
1949-1976
Who was the Communist party leader and chairman during Mao’s era?
Mao Zedong
What catastrophic event occurred during the Great Leap Forward?
30-50 million die from famine
What economic policy was implemented during the Great Leap Forward?
Collectivization
What was abolished under the collectivization policy?
All private property
What problem did collectivization create in terms of work incentives?
Free rider problem
What significant cultural movement occurred from 1966-1976?
Cultural Revolution
What is the title of the book containing quotes from Mao?
Little Red Book
Who were the Red Guards instructed to report?
Anyone who criticized the Communist Party or Mao
What happened to most intellectuals during the Cultural Revolution?
They were punished
What was a significant outcome of Mao’s policy failures?
Poverty
What era followed Mao’s and lasted from 1978 to 2012?
Deng and his successors era
What informal institution did Deng create to address succession in China?
Term limits for presidents
What notable change did Xi Jinping make regarding term limits?
He lifted these terms
What was Deng’s approach to leadership compared to Mao’s?
Deng was more practical
What type of economy did Deng use to revolutionize China?
Capitalist economy
What is the current era of Chinese politics under Xi Jinping called?
Xi’s era
What has China transitioned to in terms of its economy today?
Market economy
Fill in the blank: The Cultural Revolution aimed to transition China from a _______ to a manufacturing-based economy.
farming
True or False: Xi Jinping’s father was punished during the Cultural Revolution.
True
