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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. Drew Middleton worked for which newspaper?

2. What year did the last conversations between Mao and Kissinger take place?

3. What was the office filled by Zhou?

4. In which year did this person speak out as a member of the administration?

5. China hoped to surpass ____ in steel production.

Short Essay Questions

1. Mao presented a new sense of warmth toward the United States Where was this most noticeable? How did Mao now present the relationship between China and the United States?

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

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

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

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

6. Zhou would not last long in the political arena. Why?

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

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

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

10. When did dialogue between the U.S. and China resume? What was the aim of the meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

China always saw itself as a superior country in both power and culture. Examine this mentality. What gave China the impression that it was superior? Was it superior? How did it show this superiority over its enemies? How did other countries view this standpoint? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Confucius was a little-realized prophet, poet, and philosopher during his time. Posthumously, Confucius' words would help to form a nation that would become one of the world's superpowers. Discuss Confucius. What was his role in the Chinese government? How was Confucius' work viewed during his life? Why did it take generations for Confucius' work to become revered? How is it viewed today?

Essay Topic 3

Sun Tzu is one of the most legendary Chinese figures, particularly when it comes to the Art of War. Write an essay on Sun Tzu, his teachings and beliefs, and his impact on war in China.

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