Evaluating China's status as a global superpower
I can describe ways in which China is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower.
- Year 7
Evaluating China's status as a global superpower
I can describe ways in which China is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- China has the second largest economy in the world; it was worth US$17.8 trillion in 2023.
- Global superpower is used to describe a country that has a lot of power or influence over other countries in the world.
- Different indicators can be used to measure how China has changed over time.
- China’s political system affects some of the rights and freedom that Chinese people have.
Keywords
Economy - the way money in a particular area is made and spent
Income - money received for work, either informal or on a regular basis, or from investments
Poverty - not having enough money to afford basic human needs such as food, clothing or somewhere to live
Inequality - when something is not shared evenly between everyone
Common misconception
A country is called a global superpower if it has a lot of money.
A global superpower is used to describe a country that has a lot of power or influence over other countries and places in the world. Different factors make a global superpower powerful such as economic, cultural, population and resources.
Equipment
Scissors (optional)
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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