Question

question 36 of 43
what was one result of mao zedongs cultural revolution?
a. chinese politics became more accepting of democracy.
b. chinas government ended its alliances with communist states.
c. chinese society grew far more open to western ideas.
d. chinas population was forced to abandon cultural traditions.

Explanation:

The Cultural Revolution was a period of social and political upheaval in China. During this time, many traditional cultural elements were targeted. Mao Zedong's goal was to preserve 'true' Communist ideology by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society. This led to the destruction of cultural artifacts, persecution of intellectuals who might be seen as upholding traditional or 'bourgeois' (non - Communist) ideas, and an overall attack on cultural traditions.

• Option A: The Cultural Revolution was a highly authoritarian movement led by Mao Zedong. It was not about promoting democracy. In fact, it suppressed many forms of independent thought and political expression that are associated with democratic ideals.
• Option B: China's government did not end its alliances with communist states during the Cultural Revolution. China maintained its relations with other communist countries, although there were some ideological differences and tensions with the Soviet Union (a major communist state) that predated and were separate from the main focus of the Cultural Revolution.
• Option C: The Cultural Revolution was inward - looking and focused on purging 'foreign (including Western) and capitalist influences'. It was not a period of opening up to Western ideas. Instead, it was a time of isolation in many cultural and intellectual aspects.
• Option D: The Red Guards (a key group in the Cultural Revolution) destroyed temples, books, and artworks that were seen as representing traditional (pre - Communist) culture. People were forced to denounce and abandon cultural traditions that were labeled as 'old - fashioned' or 'counter - revolutionary'.

Answer:

D. China's population was forced to abandon cultural traditions.