Question

What were the Four Olds? List one example.

Answer 1

The "Four Olds" were a set of cultural and ideological targets during the Cultural Revolution in China (1966-1976). The Four Olds referred to:

1. Old Customs
2. Old Culture
3. Old Habits
4. Old Ideas

An example of one of the Four Olds is **Old Culture**, which encompassed traditional Chinese literature, art, and practices that were considered counterproductive to the socialist goals of the Communist Party. This led to widespread destruction of historical artifacts, books, and cultural heritage.