Social development: Changes in the role of women, education, and the one-child policy (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When was the Marriage Law passed in China?
When was the Marriage Law passed in China?
1 May 1950
What did the Marriage Law permit in China for the first time?
What did the Marriage Law permit in China for the first time?
Divorce
Which practice was banned by the Marriage Law?
Which practice was banned by the Marriage Law?
Polygamy
When were maternity benefits introduced in China?
When were maternity benefits introduced in China?
1951
How were women viewed in China before 1950?
How were women viewed in China before 1950?
Second-class citizens
At what age was foot binding typically applied to young women?
At what age was foot binding typically applied to young women?
Four to nine years
When was foot binding banned in China?
When was foot binding banned in China?
Around the 1950s
How many deaths resulted from the Great Chinese Famine?
How many deaths resulted from the Great Chinese Famine?
16-23 million
What period was known as the Three Bitter Years in China?
What period was known as the Three Bitter Years in China?
1958 until 1960
By how much did heavy industrial output drop during the famine period?
By how much did heavy industrial output drop during the famine period?
55%
What was a factor that led to the Great Chinese Famine?
What was a factor that led to the Great Chinese Famine?
Droughts from 1959-1960