Evaluating China's status as a global superpower
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe ways in which China is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower.
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.
Teacher tip
Learners could collaborate in groups for Task A. The activity could be made less challenging by using a selection of the questions instead of the full set.
Equipment
Scissors (optional)
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the capital city of China?
Q2.Which desert is located in the northern part of China?
Q3.Which of these is an important industry in China?
Q4.What is a challenge caused by China’s ageing population?
Q5.What was the One-Child Policy?
Q6.What is the approximate population of China?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is an economy?
Q2.What is extreme poverty?
Q3.Which sector has China been rapidly investing in to strengthen its global influence?
Q4.What does it mean for a country to be considered a global superpower?
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