China’s Rise & Global Impact MCQs with Answers
Which policy has been central to China’s economic growth since the 1980s?
a) Communism
b) Open Door Policy
c) Reform and Opening-Up Policy
d) Isolationism
In which year did China join the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
a) 1990
b) 1995
c) 2001
d) 2005
What is the “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) aimed at?
a) Strengthening China’s military power
b) Expanding China’s influence through infrastructure and trade
c) Reducing China’s reliance on foreign markets
d) Creating a nuclear-free zone in Asia
Which country is China’s largest trading partner?
a) United States
b) Japan
c) Germany
d) European Union
Which area has China shown a keen interest in due to its vast energy resources and strategic location?
a) South China Sea
b) Arctic
c) Eastern Europe
d) Middle East
China is the world’s largest producer of which renewable energy resource?
a) Solar energy
b) Wind energy
c) Hydroelectric energy
d) Geothermal energy
Which of these is a major component of China’s “Made in China 2025” plan?
a) Investing in AI and technology
b) Expanding space exploration
c) Increasing agricultural exports
d) Reducing industrial production
China’s growing influence in Africa is primarily driven by which strategy?
a) Diplomatic agreements
b) Military alliances
c) Economic investments and infrastructure projects
d) Cultural exchange programs
What is China’s stance on the issue of Taiwan?
a) Support for Taiwan’s independence
b) Neutrality in the dispute
c) Advocating for reunification with Taiwan under the “One China” policy
d) Support for Taiwan’s entry into the United Nations
Which military organization is China a part of in an attempt to increase its regional influence?
a) NATO
b) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
c) European Union Defense Force
d) ASEAN
What major step has China taken in relation to its global economic influence?
a) Establishing the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
b) Joining the European Union
c) Creating the World Bank
d) Launching the BRICS currency
In which year did China overtake Japan to become the world’s second-largest economy?
a) 2000
b) 2005
c) 2010
d) 2015
What key technology is China focusing on to become a global leader in the coming decades?
a) Solar power
b) Artificial Intelligence
c) Quantum computing
d) Robotics
What term is used to describe China’s vision for a new world order with its influence at the core?
a) Silk Road Initiative
b) China’s Dream
c) Global China Strategy
d) Peaceful Rise
Which Chinese city is a global financial hub and one of the world’s largest stock exchanges?
a) Beijing
b) Hong Kong
c) Shanghai
d) Shenzhen
Which is one of the major natural resources that China imports from Africa?
a) Oil
b) Diamonds
c) Timber
d) Agricultural products
Which trade route is China particularly focused on reviving through its Belt and Road Initiative?
a) The Silk Road
b) The Spice Route
c) The Trans-Siberian Railway
d) The Panama Canal
China’s “Social Credit System” is primarily focused on which of the following?
a) Strengthening its military power
b) Monitoring citizens’ economic and social behavior
c) Expanding global diplomatic ties
d) Regulating foreign investments
Which of these regions has China attempted to exert control over, especially through military expansion and territorial claims?
a) South China Sea
b) Korean Peninsula
c) Arctic Ocean
d) Central Asia
Which country is China’s largest competitor in terms of military power?
a) United States
b) Russia
c) India
d) Japan
China has been accused of engaging in economic “debt trap diplomacy” in which regions?
a) Sub-Saharan Africa
b) Latin America
c) South Asia and Africa
d) Eastern Europe
Which key region does China view as critical for securing its energy needs and trade routes?
a) South China Sea
b) Indian Ocean
c) Arctic Region
d) Mediterranean
China’s push for modernization has involved which key program?
a) China’s Space Program
b) Digital Silk Road
c) Space Belt Initiative
d) Green Revolution Plan
In which year did China officially become the world’s largest economy by purchasing power parity (PPP)?
a) 2005
b) 2011
c) 2014
d) 2018
China has sought to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar through which of these initiatives?
a) Launching the BRICS currency
b) Developing the Chinese Yuan as a global reserve currency
c) Creating a new digital cryptocurrency
d) Implementing a gold standard
What role has China played in the United Nations?
a) A vocal proponent for democracy
b) A permanent member of the Security Council with veto power
c) A member of the Economic and Social Council
d) A neutral observer
Which of these countries has China formed a strong economic and political alliance with in recent years?
a) Brazil
b) Russia
c) India
d) Saudi Arabia
China’s rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to significant environmental challenges in which area?
a) Air pollution
b) Desertification
c) Deforestation
d) Ocean acidification
Which of these regions has China sought to expand its economic and diplomatic influence through investments in infrastructure and energy projects?
a) South Asia
b) Central Asia
c) Latin America
d) Eastern Europe
Which Chinese policy has significantly impacted global trade, particularly concerning intellectual property and manufacturing?
a) One China Policy
b) “Made in China 2025”
c) Great Leap Forward
d) Cultural Revolution