Chinese Cultural Revolution: Key Events

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What triggered the start of the Chinese Cultural Revolution?

The Chinese Cultural Revolution was triggered by Mao Zedong's push in 1966 to reassert his control and revive revolutionary zeal after the failures of the Great Leap Forward.

What was the role of the Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution?

The Red Guards were militant students who supported Mao Zedong; they attacked cultural institutions and persecuted those deemed anti-revolutionary.

How did the Cultural Revolution impact education in China?

Educational institutions were closed, intellectuals targeted, and academic curriculum overhauled to emphasize political indoctrination over traditional learning.

What were the 'Four Olds' targeted by the Cultural Revolution?

The 'Four Olds' were old customs, old culture, old habits, and old ideas deemed as obstacles to socialist progress.

What was the significance of the Little Red Book during the Cultural Revolution?

The Little Red Book, containing Mao's quotations, became a symbol of loyalty and a mandatory item for every citizen during the Cultural Revolution.


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