The Red Guards and the Red Terror (Four Olds), Lin Biao and the PLA, radicalisation campaigns (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What did Mao call the students who responded to his call to rebel?
What did Mao call the students who responded to his call to rebel?
Red Guards
When did Mao summon the Red Guards for a mass rally in Tiananmen Square?
When did Mao summon the Red Guards for a mass rally in Tiananmen Square?
18 August 1966
By how many members did the Red Guards grow in Beijing?
By how many members did the Red Guards grow in Beijing?
One million members
Which of the following was NOT one of the 'Four Olds' targeted by the Red Guards?
Which of the following was NOT one of the 'Four Olds' targeted by the Red Guards?
Old Religion
What were 'dazibao' used by the Red Guards?
What were 'dazibao' used by the Red Guards?
Big character posters
Which landmark was saved from destruction on Zhou Enlai's orders?
Which landmark was saved from destruction on Zhou Enlai's orders?
Forbidden City
When did Mao first try to shut down the Red Guards movement?
When did Mao first try to shut down the Red Guards movement?
February 1967
By what year had the Red Guards movement completely ended?
By what year had the Red Guards movement completely ended?
1968
Who was Jiang Qing?
Who was Jiang Qing?
Mao's fourth wife
Who was designated as Mao's successor in April 1969?
Who was designated as Mao's successor in April 1969?
Lin Biao
How did Lin Biao die in September 1971?
How did Lin Biao die in September 1971?
Plane crash
What was the name of the failed assassination plot against Mao that Lin Biao allegedly participated in?
What was the name of the failed assassination plot against Mao that Lin Biao allegedly participated in?
Project 571
Who were the members of the Gang of Four alongside Jiang Qing?
Who were the members of the Gang of Four alongside Jiang Qing?
Wang, Zhang, Yao