4.3

• What was one effect of the Cultural Revolution on Mao's leadership?

  Mao became more powerful as his opponents were removed.
• How did Mao's paranoia change during the Cultural Revolution?

  Mao's paranoia increased as he became suspicious of Lin Biao's intentions.
• What happened to Lin Biao during the Cultural Revolution?

  Lin Biao died in a plane crash while trying to escape China.
• What was the reason speculated for Lin Biao's plane crash?


  It is thought to be due to a lack of fuel.
• How did the Cultural Revolution impact the economy in China?

  Industry was affected more than agriculture, with a fall in grain production and rationing introduced.
• What happened to factory managers during the Cultural Revolution?

  Managers considered disloyal to communism were replaced by unskilled people.
• What change did Mao implement regarding workers during the Cultural Revolution?

  Mao gave power to the workers.
• What transportation issue arose during the Cultural Revolution?

  There was a shortage of trains to move raw materials due to the Red Guards using them.
• What was the percentage fall in industrial production between 1966 and 1970?

  Industrial production fell by 13% between 1966 and 1970.
• What were the effects of the Cultural Revolution on education in China?

  • Schools were closed from 1966 to 1970.
  • By 1982, only a third of the population had attended school up to age 12.
  • Only 1% of the population had a degree.
• How did the Cultural Revolution affect families in China?

  • Families were weakened as children were encouraged to report their parents.
  • Family was criticized as one of the '4 Olds'.
• What changes occurred in healthcare during the Cultural Revolution?

  • Mao was suspicious of doctors, leading to canceled operations.
  • Rapid training of 'Barefoot Doctors' provided healthcare in the countryside.
• What was the impact of the Cultural Revolution on religion in China?

  • All public worship was forbidden.
  • Priests were rounded up and sent to Laogai.
  • Difficult to eradicate centuries of belief in Confucianism.
• How did the Cultural Revolution affect Chinese culture?

  • Jiang Qing (Madame Mao) ruined culture.
  • People were too scared to be creative, leading to a lack of artistic value.
  • Strict censorship eliminated traditional Chinese culture.