The impact of the Cultural Revolution in China during the 1960s was profound and disruptive, aimed at reinforcing Communist ideology and eradicating perceived bourgeois influences. Initiated by Mao Zedong, this campaign mobilized youth, particularly through the Red Guards, to attack intellectuals, traditional culture, and perceived enemies of the state. The result was widespread chaos, persecution, and the destruction of cultural heritage across China. This period severely disrupted education and the economy, leading to long-term societal trauma. The Cultural Revolution ultimately illustrated the dangers of ideological extremism and had lasting effects on China’s political landscape and cultural heritage.