Question

question 19 of 20
in what way was china affected by the leadership of mao zedong?
a. his cultural revolution brought social chaos to the country and destroyed chinese traditions.

b. he brought economic equality to agricultural workers through his great leap forward.

c. his unwillingness to participate in cold war proxy wars weakened chinas international reputation.

d. he inspired students to advance their education and bring about beneficial political changes

Explanation:

• Option A: The Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) initiated by Mao Zedong led to widespread social upheaval, violent factional conflicts, and the destruction of many cultural relics and traditional practices, causing severe social chaos across China.
• Option B: The Great Leap Forward resulted in widespread famine and economic collapse, failing to achieve economic equality for agricultural workers.
• Option C: China participated in the Korean War, a Cold War proxy conflict, and its actions in the Cold War did not weaken its international reputation in a way described; instead, it established itself as a major regional power.
• Option D: The Cultural Revolution disrupted education, and student movements during this period were not focused on peaceful political change through advancing education, but rather on radical political actions that destabilized society.

Answer:

A. His Cultural Revolution brought social chaos to the country and destroyed Chinese traditions.