Life in Mao’s China, 1949-76


  • 1) Give two things you can infer from Source A about the status of women in Mao’s China.
    What I can infer:
    Details in the source that tell me this:

    What I can infer:
    Details in the source that tell me this: 4 Marks



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  • 2) Explain why education collapsed after 1966.
    You may use the following in your answer:
    - Cultural Revolution
    - Pinyin
    You must also use information of your own 12 Marks


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  • 3) How useful are Sources B and C for an enquiry into the ‘Cult of Mao?’
    Explain your answer, using Sources B and C and your knowledge of the historical context 8 Marks



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  • 4) Study Interpretations 1 and 2.
    They give different views about the role Mao played in creating his cult of personality.
    What is the main difference between these views?
    Explain your answer, using details from both interpretations 4 Marks



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  • 5) Suggest one reason why Interpretations 1 and 2 give different views about the role Mao played in creating his cult of personality.
    You may use Sources B and C to help explain your answer 4 Marks



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  • 6) How far do you agree with Interpretation 2 about the role Mao played in creating his cult of personality?
    Explain your answer, using both interpretations and your knowledge of the historical context
    Up to 4 marks of the total for this question will be awarded for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and use of specialist terminology. 20 Marks



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