Mao Zedong (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What military approach did Mao use against Japanese forces and the Guomindang?
What military approach did Mao use against Japanese forces and the Guomindang?
Guerrilla warfare tactics
What percentage of China's population were peasants according to the note?
What percentage of China's population were peasants according to the note?
80%
In which year did Mao officially become the leader of the CCP?
In which year did Mao officially become the leader of the CCP?
1943
How many people died in the CCP purges of 1943-1945?
How many people died in the CCP purges of 1943-1945?
Over 10,000
Who did traditional Marxist theory say should lead communist revolutions?
Who did traditional Marxist theory say should lead communist revolutions?
Urban workers
What did Mao's 'people's war' emphasise over advanced weapons?
What did Mao's 'people's war' emphasise over advanced weapons?
Strong motivation
Mao believed China should do what against foreign control?
Mao believed China should do what against foreign control?
Stand up
Why did Mao insist China develop its own path to communism?
Why did Mao insist China develop its own path to communism?
He was a nationalist
What advantage did mass mobilisation of peasants provide China?
What advantage did mass mobilisation of peasants provide China?
Counter rival industry
How would peasants support revolutionary forces in 'people's war'?
How would peasants support revolutionary forces in 'people's war'?
When treated with respect
What did Mao combine with Marxist beliefs to create his ideology?
What did Mao combine with Marxist beliefs to create his ideology?
Nationalism
Who did Mao's 1943 purge target for removal from the CCP?
Who did Mao's 1943 purge target for removal from the CCP?
Those who disagreed