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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. How many million people lived in Thailand at that time?

2. Drew Middleton worked for which newspaper?

3. Lu Hsing-chi said that the country was in a(n) ____ condition.

4. Which was not address as being one of the four key sectors?

5. At the end of the ___ War, it was expected that Mao might seek respite.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. What caused the Chinese to confront Communism?

5. How did China change in the first two decades after it became a Republic?

6. In 1965, Mao began to show a change in attitude toward America. What does Kissinger say about Mao's new stance?

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

8. When did Deng return to China? What were his next steps?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If a world order had not been introduced into China in the mid 1800s, how long do you think it would have taken for it to be introduced? Why did the Chinese leaders say that it would take 100 years to develop a strong relationship with the United States? What reservations did the Emperor have about forming relationships with the outside world? Do you think it is possible to run an isolated country in today's world?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Mao. Why is Mao a controversial figure? What was Kissinger's opinion of Mao? How did the Chinese people view Mao? Why was he called "Chairman Mao?" Were Kissinger's personal feelings different from his professional view of Mao? What was the relationship between Kissinger and Mao? Discuss the same questions regarding Kissinger and Zhou.

Essay Topic 3

Who do you think was the most effective leader in Chinese history? Which was the best? Which was the worst? How might a leader like Qing fare in the modern world? How do Mao, Qing, Deng and Zhou compare? Which was the most powerful? Which was the most successful?

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