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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the office filled by Zhou?

2. The _____ Flowers movement was transformed into the "Anti-Rightist Campaign."

3. In 1967 Nixon published an article in which publication?

4. What was the name given to China's effort to support and strengthen its economy?

5. Beijing and ___ had opposing views of the Chinese identity.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kissinger say about the ideology of China and Russia at this time?

2. Who is considered to be one of the greatest diplomats of the 19th century? What theory does Kissinger refer to when speaking about the man?

3. What was Mao's opinion on Communism in the Chinese culture? What movements did it create?

4. How did the changes in government personnel change Sino-United States. relationships?

5. After Mao announced his illness and retirement, China was in danger. Why?

6. What changed in Russia in the mid-1950s? What caused the change?

7. Mao was referred to as both a revolutionary and a pragmatist. How did Mao typically behave in a political sense?

8. What does Kissinger say about foreign policy and the actions of the statesmen? How did Mao fit into this mold?

9. What were Deng's steps in the modernization of China? How did they compare to Mao's plans?

10. How did Mao combat his weakened position in the triumvirate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kissinger writes that the basic concept of foreign policy is that a country must be able to develop a dialogue with other countries in order to have the world succeed as a unit. This is even more important in this time of globalization as countries are expected to work together to strengthen a world economy. Why is this important? Why must the United States devote so much time and money to foreign policy? How does it affect globalization? How does it affect the United States economy? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast China and Thailand regarding the Mandate of Heaven and autonomy. Where does Thailand currently stand on Communism?

Essay Topic 3

Write an opinion on the future of the United States economy and how it is/will be affected by China. How has the United States relied on China in recent years during times of economic downturn? How might China help the United States during periods of economic recovery? What might China want in return? Explain.

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