Explain in detail these two major periods in Chinese history under Mao.

Directions: Answer each of the following questions in comprehensive, well-constructed essays. Remember, these are essay questions; they are not short answer questions, and they are not term papers. You should neither ignore parts of the question nor digress from them. Just write direct, succinct answers.1.Mao Zedong’s vision of a “Great Leap Forward”, the failure of the eponymous program, and the subsequent “Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution” led to tens of millions of deaths, economic collapse, and social chaos. Explain in detail these two major periods in Chinese history under Mao. 2.“It matters not the color of the cat,” said Deng Xiaoping, quoting Confucius, “as long as it catches mice.” Explain in detail what this statement has meant for both China and Vietnam in the years since Mao’s death and the end of the War in Vietnam.3.Describe contemporary Japan in detail in terms of its political system, economic conditions, social conditions, and foreign policy.4.The Korean War and the War in Vietnam had many superficial similarities but also many profound differences, which led to different kinds of wars fought in different ways with different results. Explain.5.No clearer distinction can be made between capitalist democracy and communist totalitarianism than can be seen in comparing North and South Korea. Compare these two states in political, social, economic, and military/diplomatic terms.