1. Causes and consequences of the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the era of warlordism (1900–1934) 2. Factors contributing to Mao Zedong’s rise and the success of the Chinese Communist Party (1934–1949) 3. Political, economic, and social changes in China under Mao’s leadership (1949–1963) 4. The Cultural Revolution (1965–1976) and its impact on Chinese society and politics 5. Key developments and reforms in China between 1976–1989 after Mao’s rule