China Flashcards
What are two facts about the Coastal Region of China?
shanghai, rice, soy sauce + sugar + fish + vegetables + salty or gravy-laden dishes, bird’s nest soup, sea food, soft steamed rolls stuffed with meat and vegetables
What are two facts about the Inland Region of China?
hot, heavily spiced, Szechwan pepper (fagara), Szechwar duck
What are two facts about the Southern Region?
Poorest, best known to Americans, turtle soup + egg rolls + egg foo yung + roast pork
Why is the Yellow River called that, what causes its floods and what do they do?
It carries yellow soil, the floods are caused by trees having been cut down for agriculture which destroy the land
How long is the Great wall of China, what are its three purposes, and where is it?
4,000 miles
1-keep out invaders from the north
2-regulate trade
3-prevent smuggling
What are the four largest countries?
Russia, Canada, China, United States
What and where is the highest point in china?
Mount Everest at the border of Nepal and china
How much Chinese land can be cultivated and how much is mountainous?
~15%
60%
What are two facts about the Northern Region of China?
cycles of famine and flood, wheat flour, garlic and scallions, Peking duck is the most famous, they also have noodle dishes, steamed bread and dumplings
What is dining considered?
A ceremony
When were chopsticks introduced?
The han dynasty
What do chinese people eat at every meal, what kind of table do they use and how do they serve large meals?
Rice, round, additional dishes
Do chinese people waste food?
No
What are the general components of meals?
Large amounts of vegetables, rice, small bits of meat
How often do they buy food?
Daily
