Ancient China

The Chinese War with Japan, Civil War, and Cultural Revolution made for a joyful "Golden Era" during 20th Century.

"Big 3" philosophies that influenced ancient and modern China are Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism.

The name for the silt that gives the Huange He River its famous color.

In 1971, ping pong diplomacy was when Chinese and Americans athletes met on friendly terms.

In the 20th century, China suffered through....

Generally speaking, in 50 years China has gone form poverty to wealth.

Which are considered lucky in Chinese culture?

During the Qin Dynasty, China restricted information, burned books, killed scholars and imposed a brutal legalism.

The economies of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao have lagged behind mainland China.

Confusius said, "I will teach rich and poor children but only children who are....

What is a dynasty?

What facts are true about Taoism?

Sun Yat Sen was the first President of Taiwan, is from Hawaii and attended Iolani and Punahou Schools

Which was rediscovered in Xi'an China in 1974 by farmers digging a well.

Mao Zedong

Why did Confucius make Confucianism?

The Chinese alphabet is phonetic, short and easy to learn.

Only Europe knew how to make silk and exported it to China.

Why was the Great Wall of China built ?

What is the Silk Road?

Shi Huangdi (born 259 BC/BCE) united China, became the first Qin emperor, built the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors

At times, Xenophobia or fear, anger, distrust of outsiders has been common in Chinese history.

What is this a picture of? (hint: it is a Chinese invention and measures earthquakes)

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

China has many freedoms and individual rights but lacks law and order.

Chinese civilization first arose along the banks of the ___________ River.

Which were NOT part of Ancient Chinese culture.

Chinese explorer Zheng He visited many Asian Counties and Africa.

Legalism has a ____________ view of human nature & advocates strict punishments for bad behavior.

An economic recession is two consecutive quarters of GDP/GNP.....

Name the European Exporer who vistited China

Deng Xiaoping

In their Civil War, Communist Mao defeated Chang Kai Shek's Nationalists who fled to