The Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What happened at May 7th Cadre Schools during the Cultural Revolution?
What happened at May 7th Cadre Schools during the Cultural Revolution?
Intensive re-education with Mao & Marx
How many CCP officials linked to Liu and Deng were arrested during the Cultural Revolution?
How many CCP officials linked to Liu and Deng were arrested during the Cultural Revolution?
Around 28,000
What percentage of arrested CCP officials were sent to labour camps for re-education?
What percentage of arrested CCP officials were sent to labour camps for re-education?
Around 70%
By which year had Red Guards taken over major Chinese towns and cities?
By which year had Red Guards taken over major Chinese towns and cities?
1967
According to official statistics, how many people died during the Cultural Revolution?
According to official statistics, how many people died during the Cultural Revolution?
Around 36,000
In which year were several universities shut down as students joined the Red Guards?
In which year were several universities shut down as students joined the Red Guards?
1966
How long were all schools, colleges and universities closed during the Cultural Revolution?
How long were all schools, colleges and universities closed during the Cultural Revolution?
Two years
When was the Down to the Countryside Movement established?
When was the Down to the Countryside Movement established?
1968
When was the Little Red Book published?
When was the Little Red Book published?
From 1964 to about 1976
What level did youth literacy reach by 1981?
What level did youth literacy reach by 1981?
91%
What was the decline in industrial production during the Cultural Revolution?
What was the decline in industrial production during the Cultural Revolution?
14%
What percentage of the Chinese countryside consisted of private farming?
What percentage of the Chinese countryside consisted of private farming?
5%