Lesson 4- Communism in China Answers

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What is a warlord?

an army captain who leads troops into battle

the winner of a military campaign or power struggle

a military leader who rules a small area by force

a former soldier who becomes leader of a country

If the outcome of the Civil War had been different, how would that most likely have affected China?

Unrest might have continued in much of the country because so many people supported the Communists.

People in urban areas would probably have been unhappy, but people in the countryside would have benefited.

European influence in China might have begun to diminish because nationalism would have lost its hold.

The Republic of China probably would be much smaller, and the People’s Republic of China would be larger.

Which statement accurately describes China after the Civil War?

The People’s Republic of China was on the island of Taiwan.

The island of Taiwan became known as the Republic of China.

The Republic of China was under the rule of Mao Zedong.

The People’s Republic of China was led by Chiang Kai-shek.

Sun Yat-sen promoted nationalism in China because he

wanted China to develop better relations with other nations.

hoped it would strengthen the country’s imperial dynasty.

hoped it would instill a Communist belief system in citizens.

wanted the Chinese people to feel pride in their country.

If the imperial dynasty had continued to rule China, it is most likely that

the economy would have improved rather than weakened.

European nations would have gotten more of a foothold in China.

revolutionary groups would not have gained any power in the country.

Communism would not have received support among the poor.

What is the most likely reason Chiang Kai-shek was able to rule as a dictator?

Chinese warlords’ strong rule demonstrated that democracy was ineffective.

The Nationalist Party had violently rejected republican rule under Sun Yat-sen.

The Communist Party supported Chiang Kai-shek and totalitarian government.

China was ready for a powerful leader after chaos at the end of the republic.

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