Chinese History and Geography Flashcards
Which ancient chinese scientist worked on the Moon and the Sun?
Zhang Heng
What is Confuscious’ most famous work?
the Analects
Which Chinese Emporer made Confucianism compulsory?
Wu Di
DUring which dynasty did ‘Yu the Great’ reign?
Xia
Lao Tzu invented what religion?
Daoism
During which years did the Han dynasty reign?
206BC - 220AD
When was the Sui dynasty (Hua Mulan)?
581-618AD
During which dynasty did Wu Zeitan reign, the only recorded empress?
Tang
Who founded the Song dynasty?
Taizu (960-976)
When was the ming dynasty?
1368-1644
Who was the last emperor of China, abdicating in 1912?
Pu Yi
Who was known as the architect of modern china, paramount leader from 1978-89
Deng Xiaoping
When was the Tiananmen Square massacre?
1989
Who was the first president of China after Pu Yi?
Sun Yat-Sen
What was the name of the flag used for China between 1912-1928?
five coloured flag