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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue; Preface; Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mao once claimed that the population of China declined from 50 million to ____ million.
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 10.

2. How many times has Kissinger visited China?
(a) 50.
(b) 40.
(c) 75.
(d) 100.

3. Who is the ancient sage often referred to in the text?
(a) Homer.
(b) Confucius.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

4. What is Kissinger's first name?
(a) Harry.
(b) Herbert.
(c) Harold.
(d) Henry.

5. One of the great wars in China revolved around which drug?
(a) Opium.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Heroin.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1820, China produced ____ of the world GDP.

2. Who was president of the United States at that time?

3. In the early years China often exchanged good with which country?

4. Which is not one of the nomadic groups mentioned?

5. What word is best used to describe China's cultural and political situation?

(see the answer key)

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