WRG Video Anthology and Quiz

Rural Life in China

After watching the Rural Life in China video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

1. The village of Dawong has a population of approximately:

500

1,000

2,000

5,000

2. The primary change in the agricultural economy in Dawong in recent years is:

The shift to private control of farming.

The consolidation of farms into collectives.

The granting of land by the government to every family through land reform.

The purchase of a tractor and other kinds of technology to improve efficiency.

3. Because of the changes in the way agriculture is structured in the village, the family has done all of the following EXCEPT:

Increased its standard of living.

Diversify the family diet by growing and buying different kinds of foods.

Built a new house for their son.

Sell off part of their land to make ends meet.

4. Approximately how many people in China live in rural villages such as Dawong?

200 million

300 million

500 million

700 million

5. Which of the following statements about village life is NOT accurate?

Village life is improving under the new reforms.

The younger generation feels optimistic about its future.

Villagers are very concerned about the government's human rights abuses.

Villagers are investing in new technology and improving their farming productivity.