LATER CHINA

Question 0

Describe (Late) China geography.

Answer 0

China divided into north and south by Qin Ling Mts. **Huge plain in the north allowed invaders into China.
**East side protected by Pacific Ocean.
Highest peak in the world is Mt. Everest, located in the Himalaya Mountains of southwest China. Himalayas protected China from southwest, Taklimakan desert from the west.

Question 1

Describe (Late) Chinese history.

Answer 1

220AD end of Han Dynasty by invasion from the north through the plain. China splintered for 300 years, reunited by Yuag Jian.
Buddhism introduced 343AD.
Emperor Wen rebuilds the Great Wall.
618-907 the Tang Dynasty. 907-959 short Dynasties.
1200s China ruled by Mongols.
1275-1292 Marco Polo visits China.

Question 2

Describe (late) China Art/Architecture.

Answer 2

Use of nature for themes in Art.

Use of ceramics.

Question 3

Describe (late) China Science & Innovation

Answer 3

Poetry and printing. 
Discovered gunpowder. 
Irrigation systems. 
Use of canals. 
Use of gunpowder.

Question 4

Describe (late) China religions.

Answer 4

Buddhism

Daoism

Confucianism

Question 5

Describe (late) China Social & Economic System.

Answer 5

Farming predominates.

Large landholdings by wealthy and strong.

Question 6

Describe (late) China culture.

Answer 6

Peaceful & harmonious coexistence with nature.

Search for peace and freedom.

Question 7

Describe (late) China important people.

Answer 7

Li Bo -

Emperor Wen - organized public projects.

Kublai Khan - Mongol leader