China Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Oracle bones
A
Animal bones or turtle shells used in ancient China to predict the future by writing questions on them and interpreting cracks from heating.
2
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Mao Zedong
A
Leader of China’s Communist Party who founded the People’s Republic of China and led the Cultural Revolution to keep control and change society.
3
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Red Scarf Girl
A
A memoir by Ji-li Jiang about growing up during China’s Cultural Revolution, showing how political events affected her life and family.
4
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Da-zi-bao
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Large handwritten posters used during the Cultural Revolution in China to criticize or shame people publicly.
5
Q
What is the significance of the Red Scarf in ‘The Red Scarf Girl’?
A
The Red Scarf symbolizes loyalty to the Communist Party and the ideals of the Cultural Revolution.
