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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. Zhou's critics had argued that he was too ____.

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

3. What was Mao's title?

4. Vietnamese troops had infiltrated which location?

5. In what year did this event occur?

Short Essay Questions

1. What caused the Chinese to confront Communism?

2. What did Kissinger say about his first meeting with Mao?

3. Who stepped in after Zhou bowed out of the political race?

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

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

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

7. Kissinger says that Mao liked to speak in parables. What was Mao's message?

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

9. Mao had two main choices of leadership. What were they?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How might world order have changed if Japan and China had formed into one super power? How might the world order have changed if the United States, Russia, and China were able to remain a triumvirate? What is the current relationship between China and Japan? Which is currently the strongest country? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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