History of China

Question 1

1700-1046BC

Answer 1

Shang Dynasty. Unites much of North-central China.

Question 2

221-206BC

Answer 2

Imperial China.
Basic model of government, Silk Road and walls.
Development of Southern China.

Question 3

960-1279

Answer 3

Song Dynasty. Industrial revolution (iron and salt). Paper money. Population was 100 million in 1100.

Question 4

1271-1368

Answer 4

Mongol rule. Mongolian empire takes all of China and rebellions spread.

Question 5

1368

Answer 5

Ming Dynasty.
Agricultural economy, military and most advanced sailors.

Question 6

Foreign Occupation

Answer 6

European power in Asia grew. Population was 300 million in 1800.
In 1800, global power shifted to the West, trade tensions.
Chinese emigration. By 1880, 100,000 Chinese in US.

Question 7

1912-1977

Answer 7

1912 - The Republic. Civil wars, Japan invades and occupies more of China, corruption.
1949 - Communism. Cultural revolution, women’s rights and collectivised farming resulting in starvation.

Question 8

1978

Answer 8

Reforms. Relations with the US, one-child policy and stock markets opened.

Question 9

1996

Answer 9

Modern China - more reforms.
1997-2005 China peg to US.
2001 - China joined WTO. 2004 - more trade agreements.
2008 - Stimulus package to avoid the economy slowing down.
2010 - Exports increased by 17.7% in December, world biggest exporter.