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Chapter 13: People’s Republic of China
Quick Review
Directions: For each question, write the letter of the BEST response on the line beside each question.
_______ 1. Which physical feature of China separates it from India?
a. Gobi Desert
b. Himalayan Mountains
c. Yellow River
d. South China Sea
_______ 2. What best describes the population of China?
a. the largest on Earth
b. the second largest on Earth
c. the third largest on Earth
d. the fourth largest on Earth
_______ 3. What is considered a major issue for industrial cities in China?
a. air pollution
b. noise pollution
c. light pollution
d. none of the above
_______ 4. What was the government system of China for thousands of years?
a. absolute monarchy
b. communist state
c. democratic republic
d. none of the above
_______ 5. What was the last dynasty of China?
a. Chang
b. Han
c. Qing
d. Xi
_______ 6. Which was an early Chinese philosophy that still has an influence on Chinese culture today?
a. Buddhism
b. Confucianism
c. Daoism
d. Hinduism
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Directions: Write three complete paragraphs on the topics below.
• What was the influence of Mao Zedong on China and what system did he bring to China?
• What is the government system of China and why do many refuse to call it democratic?
What has been the recent trend, since 1988, for China’s economy as its leaders institute more
capitalism?