Chinese History and Geography Flashcards

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1
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Which ancient chinese scientist worked on the Moon and the Sun?

A

Zhang Heng

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2
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What is Confuscious’ most famous work?

A

the Analects

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3
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Which Chinese Emporer made Confucianism compulsory?

A

Wu Di

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4
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DUring which dynasty did ‘Yu the Great’ reign?

A

Xia

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5
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Lao Tzu invented what religion?

A

Daoism

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6
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During which years did the Han dynasty reign?

A

206BC - 220AD

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When was the Sui dynasty (Hua Mulan)?

A

581-618AD

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During which dynasty did Wu Zeitan reign, the only recorded empress?

A

Tang

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9
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Who founded the Song dynasty?

A

Taizu (960-976)

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10
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When was the ming dynasty?

A

1368-1644

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11
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Who was the last emperor of China, abdicating in 1912?

A

Pu Yi

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12
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Who was known as the architect of modern china, paramount leader from 1978-89

A

Deng Xiaoping

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13
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When was the Tiananmen Square massacre?

A

1989

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14
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Who was the first president of China after Pu Yi?

A

Sun Yat-Sen

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15
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What was the name of the flag used for China between 1912-1928?

A

five coloured flag

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16
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Who was president of China from 1931-42?

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Lin Sen