Attacks on traditional culture (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Why did Mao view traditional Chinese culture as an obstacle to building socialism?
Why did Mao view traditional Chinese culture as an obstacle to building socialism?
It was tied to the old class system
When did the CCP start organizing Red Drama Groups?
When did the CCP start organizing Red Drama Groups?
1950
What did Red Drama Groups aim to encourage peasants to do?
What did Red Drama Groups aim to encourage peasants to do?
Take direct action against landlords
Why did the CCP label Confucianism as 'landlord culture'?
Why did the CCP label Confucianism as 'landlord culture'?
Respect for authority justified exploitation
What was 'The White-haired Girl' about?
What was 'The White-haired Girl' about?
Peasants rebelling against a landlord
What did the CCP mean by 'bourgeois culture' in urban areas?
What did the CCP mean by 'bourgeois culture' in urban areas?
Culture focused on material possessions
Who were particular targets during struggle sessions in cities?
Who were particular targets during struggle sessions in cities?
Theatre directors
How were working-class characters portrayed in revolutionary art?
How were working-class characters portrayed in revolutionary art?
As heroic figures
Which Western cultural elements could lead to harassment?
Which Western cultural elements could lead to harassment?
Western clothing, makeup, books, or music
What title did Mao give to Jiang Qing?
What title did Mao give to Jiang Qing?
Cultural purifier of the nation
What were the 'four olds' that Jiang Qing's group targeted?
What were the 'four olds' that Jiang Qing's group targeted?
Old ideas, culture, customs, habits
What did 'red, bright and shining' art mean?
What did 'red, bright and shining' art mean?
Art promoting revolutionary ideas
Why were artists sent for re-education in rural areas?
Why were artists sent for re-education in rural areas?
To understand working people's struggles