Question 1

In the 1960s, Mao abandoned the Soviet model of development and adopted

Accepted Answer

A)  strict Marxism. 
B)  Stalinism. 
C)  mass mobilization. 
D)  social democracy. 
A)  strict Marxism. 
B)  Stalinism. 
C)  mass mobilization. 
D)  social democracy. C

Question 2

Which of the following has not been a major factor in strained relations between China and the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  China's use of excessive tariffs to shield its markets 
B)  China's human rights violations 
C)  China's continuance of nuclear testing 
D)  China's support of terrorist groups in the Middle East 
A)  China's use of excessive tariffs to shield its markets 
B)  China's human rights violations 
C)  China's continuance of nuclear testing 
D)  China's support of terrorist groups in the Middle East D

Question 3

What are the reasons for the economic growth of Taiwan? Why did the economic policies of the GMD, which largely failed in China, succeed in Taiwan?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The economic growth of Taiwan can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, Taiwan's strategic location in East Asia has allowed it to become a major hub for trade and investment, particularly with neighboring countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea. Additionally, Taiwan has a highly skilled and educated workforce, which has enabled the country to become a leader in high-tech industries such as electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.

The economic policies of the GMD (Guomindang), which largely failed in China, succeeded in Taiwan due to a combination of factors. Firstly, after the Chinese Civil War, the GMD was able to establish a stable and relatively corruption-free government in Taiwan, which provided a conducive environment for economic development. Additionally, the GMD implemented policies that promoted export-oriented industrialization and investment in infrastructure, which helped to drive economic growth.

Furthermore, Taiwan's close relationship with the United States also played a significant role in its economic success. The US provided economic and military support to Taiwan, which helped to stabilize the country and create a favorable environment for economic growth.

Overall, the economic growth of Taiwan can be attributed to a combination of factors including its strategic location, skilled workforce, effective government policies, and support from the United States. These factors allowed the economic policies of the GMD to succeed in Taiwan, leading to its impressive economic development.

Question 4

How would you characterize Taiwan's relationship with China? What is China's current position toward Taiwan? What is the U.S. position regarding Taiwan? How have U.S.-Chinese relations affected U.S. policies in Taiwan (if at all)? 
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

Taiwan's relationship with China can be

Question 5

Describe the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in China. Compare its goals with those of the Great Leap Forward. What was/were the lasting influence(s) of these movements? 
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolutio

Question 6

Discuss the relationship of North and South Korea. In what specific ways did their respective political and economic policies differ since the 1950s? Are there any current incentives for the Koreas to unite?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The relationship between North and South

Question 7

Did Japanese occupation have any positive effects upon Korea and Taiwan? To what extent was the postwar economic success of Taiwan and Korea linked to Japanese colonial policies? 
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The Japanese occupation of Korea and Tai

Question 8

What were the specific provisions of the constitution imposed on Japan by the Allied powers after World War II? How was Japan limited by this constitution? Will these limitations pose any problems for Japan's future development?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

After World War II, the Allied powers im

Question 9

How would you characterize the relationship between China and the United States in recent decades? What are the issues that divide these two nations? What are the issues that bind them together?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The relationship between China and the U

Question 10

How did the tremendous political and economic changes in Japan during the decades after World War II change Japanese society? Did these changes cause significant social dislocation within Japan? Why or why not?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The tremendous political and economic ch

Question 11

In 1949, China declared that Taiwan was

Accepted Answer

A)  an independent nation. 
B)  a province controlled by a "bandit" government. 
C)  a valuable trade partner and ally. 
D)  the true birthplace of Chinese communism. 
A)  an independent nation. 
B)  a province controlled by a "bandit" government. 
C)  a valuable trade partner and ally. 
D)  the true birthplace of Chinese communism.

Question 12

How did the experience of Japanese colonization affect the historical development of Korea? What factors led to their civil war? What factors do you think best account for the final settlement of the Korean War? Briefly describe the lasting effects of the settlement on later Korean history. 
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The experience of Japanese colonization

Question 13

How would you assess the role of the United States in the Far East since the end of World War II? What are the greatest successes and the greatest failures of American foreign policy in that part of the world?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The United States has played a significa

Question 14

What are some of the prominent international issues raised by the economic growth in East Asia over recent decades? How has this growth impacted the established Western powers?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

Some of the prominent international issu

Question 15

How would you describe the "economic miracle" of Japan since 1945? What role did the United States have in this development? Why did Japan languish in recession during the 1990s?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The "economic miracle" of Japan since 19

Question 16

All of the following were Japanese colonial policies in Korea except

Accepted Answer

A)  banking and tax reform. 
B)  enforced public hygiene. 
C)  educational reform. 
D)  the creation of local democratic institutions. 
A)  banking and tax reform. 
B)  enforced public hygiene. 
C)  educational reform. 
D)  the creation of local democratic institutions.

Question 17

Under Mao, racial minorities in China were

Accepted Answer

A)  given independent self-rule. 
B)  subjected to genocide. 
C)  resettled in eastern China. 
D)  living in areas occupied by the army. 
A)  given independent self-rule. 
B)  subjected to genocide. 
C)  resettled in eastern China. 
D)  living in areas occupied by the army.

Question 18

Discuss the political, social, and economic developments in China after the death of Mao in 1976. In what ways did Deng adhere to Mao's policies and how did he change them? Was Deng a "progressive"? What has been the general position of the Communist Party since the 1990s? 
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

After the death of Mao in 1976, China ex

Question 19

Discuss the occupation of Japan by Allied forces after World War II. What occurred during the different phases of occupation? How did the Japanese people respond to such an imposition on their political organization?
Conceptual

Accepted Answer

The occupation of Japan by Allied forces

Question 20

In 2006, Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) (Overview, p. 842)

Accepted Answer

A)  was the second largest in Asia after China. 
B)  was larger than the GDPs of all other East Asian nations combined. 
C)  was ten times larger that that of China. 
D)  was the second largest Asian GDP after Russia. 
A)  was the second largest in Asia after China. 
B)  was larger than the GDPs of all other East Asian nations combined. 
C)  was ten times larger that that of China. 
D)  was the second largest Asian GDP after Russia.

Exam 33: East Asia: The Recent Decades

In the 1960s, Mao abandoned the Soviet model of development and adopted

Which of the following has not been a major factor in strained relations between China and the United States?

What are the reasons for the economic growth of Taiwan? Why did the economic policies of the GMD, which largely failed in China, succeed in Taiwan? Conceptual

How would you characterize Taiwan's relationship with China? What is China's current position toward Taiwan? What is the U.S. position regarding Taiwan? How have U.S.-Chinese relations affected U.S. policies in Taiwan (if at all)? Conceptual

Describe the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in China. Compare its goals with those of the Great Leap Forward. What was/were the lasting influence(s) of these movements? Conceptual

Discuss the relationship of North and South Korea. In what specific ways did their respective political and economic policies differ since the 1950s? Are there any current incentives for the Koreas to unite? Conceptual

Did Japanese occupation have any positive effects upon Korea and Taiwan? To what extent was the postwar economic success of Taiwan and Korea linked to Japanese colonial policies? Conceptual

What were the specific provisions of the constitution imposed on Japan by the Allied powers after World War II? How was Japan limited by this constitution? Will these limitations pose any problems for Japan's future development? Conceptual

How would you characterize the relationship between China and the United States in recent decades? What are the issues that divide these two nations? What are the issues that bind them together? Conceptual

How did the tremendous political and economic changes in Japan during the decades after World War II change Japanese society? Did these changes cause significant social dislocation within Japan? Why or why not? Conceptual

In 1949, China declared that Taiwan was

How would you assess the role of the United States in the Far East since the end of World War II? What are the greatest successes and the greatest failures of American foreign policy in that part of the world? Conceptual

What are some of the prominent international issues raised by the economic growth in East Asia over recent decades? How has this growth impacted the established Western powers? Conceptual

How would you describe the "economic miracle" of Japan since 1945? What role did the United States have in this development? Why did Japan languish in recession during the 1990s? Conceptual

All of the following were Japanese colonial policies in Korea except

Under Mao, racial minorities in China were

Discuss the political, social, and economic developments in China after the death of Mao in 1976. In what ways did Deng adhere to Mao's policies and how did he change them? Was Deng a "progressive"? What has been the general position of the Communist Party since the 1990s? Conceptual

Discuss the occupation of Japan by Allied forces after World War II. What occurred during the different phases of occupation? How did the Japanese people respond to such an imposition on their political organization? Conceptual

In 2006, Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) (Overview, p. 842)

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