Which of the following was NOT a method Mao used to maintain his power? A. Granting favors and benefits to loyal supporters of the Communist Party B. Using propaganda C. Practicing political surveillance and repression D. Allowing democratic reforms demanded by protesters 5. What was Mao's greatest achievement in China? A. Winning the civil war and establishing a communist state B. Reforming China into a liberal democracy with strong freedom of speech C. Reforming the Chinese economy into a successful modern industrial economy D. Writing the most influential novel in China, called "Mao's Little Red Book" © Success Academy Charter Schools2

Answer 1

For the first question about which method Mao did NOT use to maintain his power, the correct answer is:

D. Allowing democratic reforms demanded by protesters.
Mao Zedong did not allow democratic reforms; rather, he used authoritarian methods to suppress dissent.

For the second question regarding Mao's greatest achievement in China, the correct answer is:

A. Winning the civil war and establishing a communist state.
This was indeed Mao's most significant achievement, as it established the People’s Republic of China in 1949.