Chinese Culture Test 1 Flashcards
What is China called in Chinese (Pinyin)
Zhōng guó (中国)
How big is China? (km2)
9.6 Million
How big is the USA? (km2)
9.8 Million
How many people are in China?
1.4 Billion (4x the US)
What is the landscape of China?
Desert: North
Plateau: East
Mountains/Forrests: West/South
What is the official language in China called?
Mandarin Chinese (Pǔ-tōng-huà)
When was the written Chinese language unified?
221-210 (2000 years ago)
How long ago was Chinese characters discovered. On what?
5000-6000 years ago on oracle bones and turtle shells.
How long is the Great Wall of China and why is it significant?
13,000 Li = 6700 km = 4100 miles
Longest wall in the world
Was made to keep northern invaders out and defend China.
How long is the Yellow River and why is it significant to China?
5400 km = 3400 miles
Cradle of Chinese civilization.
Has frequent flooding and water spilling into the river banks.
How long is the Yangtze River and why is it significant to China?
6300 km
3rd longest river in the world.
Longest river in China.
1/3 of Chinese population is alongside the river.
What do the symbols and colors mean on the Chinese flag?
Red color - Revolution
Big yellow star - Communist party
4 small stars - The 4 classes
-Urban
-bourgeoisie
-working
-peasant
What is the significance of Beijing?
Capital of China
Political and cultural center of China.
What is the significance of Shang-Hai?
It is the city with the biggest economy
3rd biggest city in the world
What is the significance of Xi-An?
Symbol of Chinas ancient history
Home to the Terracotta Soldiers
