Social development: Changes in the role of women, education, and the one-child policy (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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When was the Marriage Law passed that gave Chinese women equality with men?
When was the Marriage Law passed that gave Chinese women equality with men?
1 May 1950
Why did Mao believe workers were equal regardless of gender?
Why did Mao believe workers were equal regardless of gender?
As per the doctrine of communism
What significant change did the Marriage Law allow for the first time in China?
What significant change did the Marriage Law allow for the first time in China?
Divorce was permitted
At what age range were young women subjected to foot binding?
At what age range were young women subjected to foot binding?
Four to nine years old
What was foot binding also known as?
What was foot binding also known as?
Lotus feet
How many deaths resulted from the Great Chinese Famine that started in 1959?
How many deaths resulted from the Great Chinese Famine that started in 1959?
16-23 million
What period is known as the Three Bitter Years in China?
What period is known as the Three Bitter Years in China?
1958 until 1960
By what percentage did heavy industrial output drop from 1959 to 1962?
By what percentage did heavy industrial output drop from 1959 to 1962?
55%
When was the Great Famine finally admitted by China?
When was the Great Famine finally admitted by China?
1980
Which practices did the Marriage Law ban?
Which practices did the Marriage Law ban?
Polygamy & arranged marriages