Which statement is true about Mao Zedong at the time of the Cultural Revolution?

Mao Zedong was a radical leader who supported communist ideology.

Mao Zedong was a compassionate leader who understood many viewpoints.

Mao Zedong was a pragmatic leader who restored the Chinese economy.

Mao Zedong was an intelligent leader who wanted to enrich the Chinese culture.

Question

Which statement is true about Mao Zedong at the time of the Cultural Revolution?

 Mao Zedong was a radical leader who supported communist ideology.

 Mao Zedong was a compassionate leader who understood many viewpoints.

 Mao Zedong was a pragmatic leader who restored the Chinese economy.

 Mao Zedong was an intelligent leader who wanted to enrich the Chinese culture.

anonymous · Answer

I'd go with the first one, that he was a radical leader who supported communist ideology. The Cultural Revolution was an extreme part of that which, unfortunately, ended up doing a lot more long lasting damage than good while solidifying his eroding power base.