Brief Chinese History Flashcards
What is the place in which China’s oldest civilization started?
Yellow River
What is China’s official name?
People’s Republic of China
What are the 3 major rivers of China?
Yang Tze - Huang He - Xi Jiang
What is the estimated population of China as of 2019?
1.4B
What are the 2 elements of the dialect of Chinese people?
Written Language - Spoken Language
The written language of China is represented by combination of different strokes called?
Character
What is the first dynasty in Chinese history, which lasted for 500 years including the reigns of 17 emperors?
Xia Dynasty
This dynasty is an important milestone of the Chinese civilization and marks the end of primitive society and the beginning of class society.
Xia Dynasty
This was the first dynasty to emerge near the Huang River.
Xia Dynasty
This dynasty lasted almost 600 years, with a total of 30 emperors throughout 17 generations.
Shang Dynasty
This dynasty is often called as the first true Chinese dynasty.
Shang Dynasty
First hydraulic engineering project was built during this dynasty.
Zhou Dynasty
This dynasty dammed a river in Anhui province.
Zhou Dynasty
Origins of Native Chinese philosophy developed during this dynasty.
Zhou Dynasty
Who are the 3 great Chinese philosophers?
Confucius - Lao Tzu - Mencius
Who is the first emperor of the Qin dynasty?
Qin Shihuangdi / Shih Huang Ti
The great wall of China was built during this dynasty.
Qin Dynasty
Who overthrew the Qin dynasty?
Liu Bang
This is the golden age of Chinese history.
Han Dynasty
Who founded the Han dynasty?
Emperor Gaodi
He took control of the Han dynasty in 141BC.
Han Wudi
The paper and first Chinese dictionary were created during this dynasty.
Han Dynasty
Silk road trade developed during this dynasty.
Han Dynasty
Buddhism was introduced to China during this dynasty.
Han Dynasty
