Reform and Control, 1962-1966 (OCR A-Level History A): Flashcards
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Who used propaganda in the PRC?
Who used propaganda in the PRC?
Mao Tse-tung and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
Ministry of Culture's role
Ministry of Culture's role
Censored anti-communist material; controlled media
Media controlled by Ministry of Culture
Media controlled by Ministry of Culture
Literature, films, music and art
When was Ministry of Culture's censorship most felt?
When was Ministry of Culture's censorship most felt?
During the Cultural Revolution
Role of propaganda posters
Role of propaganda posters
Delivered Mao's ideals; inspired revolutionary spirit
Purpose of thought control
Purpose of thought control
Encourage people to embrace communist ideology
What did fanaticism towards Mao fuel?
What did fanaticism towards Mao fuel?
The cult of Mao
When the cult of Mao intensified
When the cult of Mao intensified
During the Cultural Revolution
How Mao was portrayed
How Mao was portrayed
Achievements glorified, shortcomings concealed
What was the Little Red Book?
What was the Little Red Book?
A 'Bible' for the Red Guards
How Mao was seen by people
How Mao was seen by people
Father of the nation and a hero
Mediums used to demonstrate Mao's greatness
Mediums used to demonstrate Mao's greatness
Posters, statues, books, speeches and art