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What best describes Deng Xiaoping’s goal in introducing reforms to China?

A
to make the country prosperous and competitive
B
to undermine hardliners in the Communist Party
C
to make the population happier and therefore easier to control
D
to stop the population from becoming angry and protesting
3

Which body drafts legislation in China?

A
the Central Committee
B
the Politburo
C
the Communist Party
D
the National People’s Congress
4

Why did Deng’s reforms fail to take hold under Mao Zedong’s leadership?

A
Deng’s policies contradicted Mao’s policies.
B
Deng’s policies did not offer peasants sufficient protections.
C
Deng’s policies were seen as too hardline.
D
Deng’s policies were the same as Mao’s policies.
5

Which best describes why new Chinese education policies focused on developing skilled workers?

A
Skilled workers were better able to westernize the country.
B
Skilled workers were needed to bolster industry and the economy.
C
Skilled workers were sent abroad to spread Chinese influence.
D
Skilled workers were needed to support changes to the Communist Party.
6

Which best describes how Mao’s land policies differed from Deng’s land privatization reforms?

A
Mao seized land from landlords.
B
Mao redistributed land to supporters.
C
Mao tried to industrialize farmland.
D
Mao gave the military control of the land.
7

Which of these is a demographic shift that has resulted from China’s one-child policy?

A
reduced emigration
B
increasing average age
C
urbanization
D
population growth
8

How did openness directly affect Chinese culture?

A
It made English an important element of culture.
B
It suppressed traditional culture.
C
It increased exposure to Western culture.
D
It increased the influence of minority cultures.
10

Which most likely explains why families in rural areas may have two children under the one-child policy?

A
Their families are rewarded for each extra child they have.
B
Their families are penalized for not producing more children.
C
Their families require extra help on the family farm.
D
Their families support Deng’s concept of a nation of peasants.

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