1. How did Confucianism come to play an important role in Chinese society?
Confucianism has replaced all other religions in China.
Confucius led an army to take over the Chinese government during his lifetime.
Confucian philosophy had little effect on Chinese society until the 20th century.
A Chinese emperor hired Confucian scholars in 121 BC to help organize his government.

2. Which best describes the Japanese government?
Monarchy
Theocracy
Federal democracy
Constitutional monarchy
Country
Types of Government
Who Votes
Role of Religion
Design of Government
Japan
Constitutional monarchy
All citizens 20 yrs or older
No direct role; the govt. is considered secular
Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen y the Diet members
China
Communist party
All citizens over the age of 18
Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese govt.
National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the Congress
India
Democratic republic
India is a secular government
Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party

3. In what way are these three governments alike?
Only males over the age of 18 may vote
The Communist Party rules the parliaments of the countries.
The governments of these countries have a monarch with little power.
They have governments that are not linked to the practice of a particular religion.
Country
Types of Government
Who Votes
Role of Religion
Design of Government
Japan
Constitutional monarchy
All citizens 20 yrs or older
No direct role; the govt. is considered secular
Elected parliament (the Diet) and a prime minister chosen y the Diet members
China
Communist party
All citizens over the age of 18
Religion is not encouraged by the Chinese govt.
National People’s Congress with leaders chosen by the Congress
India
Democratic republic
India is a secular government
Elected parliament with a prime minister chosen from the majority party

4. Sell more goods overseas Control population growth
The Great Leap forward and the cultural revolution were examples of China’s attempt to:
End communist rule
Improve the economy
Sell more goods overseas
Control population growth

5. The “Green Revolution” was India’s attempt to improve
Education
Air quality
Agriculture
Iron and steel manufacturing

6. India leads many other countries in the area of …
Health care
Military weapons production
Modern farming and agriculture
Technology and service industries

7. How did the “Four Modernizations” affect Chinese agriculture and industry?
Many farmers were forced off the land and had to move to cities.
Factories involved in heavy industry were moved to rural areas to provide jobs.
Farmers were forced to sell all surplus agricultural products to the government.
Farmers were given better seeds and equipment; factories began to increase the production of smaller consumer goods that were easier to sell.