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What does the Chinese character 福 symbolize?
What does the Chinese character 福 symbolize?
When is the Dragon Boat Festival celebrated?
When is the Dragon Boat Festival celebrated?
What is the purpose of the Qingming Festival?
What is the purpose of the Qingming Festival?
Which festival is associated with riddles and is celebrated on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month?
Which festival is associated with riddles and is celebrated on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month?
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On which day do family members typically admire the moon and eat mooncakes?
On which day do family members typically admire the moon and eat mooncakes?
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Who is recognized as the first emperor in Chinese history?
Who is recognized as the first emperor in Chinese history?
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Which dynasty is considered the first in Chinese history?
Which dynasty is considered the first in Chinese history?
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What notable development occurred during the Song Dynasty?
What notable development occurred during the Song Dynasty?
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Which dynasty was responsible for the first unification of China?
Which dynasty was responsible for the first unification of China?
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What year marked the beginning of the First Opium War?
What year marked the beginning of the First Opium War?
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Which individual is known for destroying all existing opium in Humen, Guangdong?
Which individual is known for destroying all existing opium in Humen, Guangdong?
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Which city is recognized as the economic center of China?
Which city is recognized as the economic center of China?
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Which plateau is referred to as the 'Roof of the World'?
Which plateau is referred to as the 'Roof of the World'?
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Which mountain acts as a natural boundary between North and South China?
Which mountain acts as a natural boundary between North and South China?
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What is recognized as the mother river of the Chinese nation?
What is recognized as the mother river of the Chinese nation?
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Which temple is famous for being the birthplace of martial arts?
Which temple is famous for being the birthplace of martial arts?
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What is the name of the first National Forest Park established in China?
What is the name of the first National Forest Park established in China?
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Which of the following is considered the oldest existing major cuisine in China?
Which of the following is considered the oldest existing major cuisine in China?
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During which festival do Chinese people traditionally eat Mooncakes?
During which festival do Chinese people traditionally eat Mooncakes?
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Which poem is known as the longest lyrical poem in Chinese classical literature?
Which poem is known as the longest lyrical poem in Chinese classical literature?
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In Chinese poetry, which natural object is commonly associated with feelings of remembrance or love?
In Chinese poetry, which natural object is commonly associated with feelings of remembrance or love?
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Who invented movable type printing and during which dynasty did it occur?
Who invented movable type printing and during which dynasty did it occur?
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When was the policy of 'reform and opening-up' put forward?
When was the policy of 'reform and opening-up' put forward?
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What is the name of the first lunar exploration satellite in China?
What is the name of the first lunar exploration satellite in China?
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Which year did China join the WTO?
Which year did China join the WTO?
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Which invention was first used for fireworks during the Tang dynasty?
Which invention was first used for fireworks during the Tang dynasty?
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What was the first act in China’s opening to the outside world?
What was the first act in China’s opening to the outside world?
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Who was the first person to fly into space from China?
Who was the first person to fly into space from China?
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Who is referred to as the 'Father of Hybrid Rice'?
Who is referred to as the 'Father of Hybrid Rice'?
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What is the name of China's first Mars rover?
What is the name of China's first Mars rover?
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Which classical novel features the character Lin Daiyu?
Which classical novel features the character Lin Daiyu?
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Which year did the Chinese government propose establishing a socialist market economic system?
Which year did the Chinese government propose establishing a socialist market economic system?
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What top speed can the Fuxing trains reach?
What top speed can the Fuxing trains reach?
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What does a red face represent in Peking Opera?
What does a red face represent in Peking Opera?
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What does 'Clear waters and green mountains are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver' emphasize?
What does 'Clear waters and green mountains are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver' emphasize?
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In which year did China launch its first Earth artificial satellite?
In which year did China launch its first Earth artificial satellite?
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Which author wrote 'Journey to the West'?
Which author wrote 'Journey to the West'?
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Which bank serves as China's central bank?
Which bank serves as China's central bank?
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Who proposed the thought of ‘providing education for all people without discrimination’?
Who proposed the thought of ‘providing education for all people without discrimination’?
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What is the 'Mother of China’s operas' referred to?
What is the 'Mother of China’s operas' referred to?
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What was the founding day of the People’s Republic of China?
What was the founding day of the People’s Republic of China?
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Which figure is associated with the May 4th New Culture Movement?
Which figure is associated with the May 4th New Culture Movement?
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What does the term '丝与竹' refer to in traditional Chinese music?
What does the term '丝与竹' refer to in traditional Chinese music?
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Which classical novel depicts a storyline based on historical facts from Wei, Shu, and Wu?
Which classical novel depicts a storyline based on historical facts from Wei, Shu, and Wu?
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When did silk start being exported to Europe?
When did silk start being exported to Europe?
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Study Notes
Ancient Chinese History
- The ancestors of the Chinese people are Huangdi and Yandi.
- The Xia Dynasty is considered the first dynasty in Chinese history.
- The Qin Dynasty unified China for the first time.
- Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of China.
- The Han Dynasty is when Chinese people became known as "Han people."
- The Silk Road started in the Han Dynasty.
- The Tang Dynasty was known for its prosperity, from Emperor Taizong to Emperor Xuanzong, or Guancheng and Kaiyuan.
- The Song Dynasty introduced the earliest banknotes, called Jiaozi.
- Zheng He, during the Ming Dynasty, sailed to the "Western Oceans" seven times.
- The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty.
Modern and Contemporary Chinese History
- Lin Zexu destroyed opium in Humen, Guangdong, during the First Opium War.
- The First Opium War took place in 1839.
- The Yuanming Yuan garden was burned by British and French allied forces.
- Sun Yat-sen was a leader of the Chinese Revolutionary Democrats.
- The Xinhai Revolution took place in 1911
1911-1978
- The Republic of China was established on January 1, 1912.
- The Communist Party of China was founded on July 23, 1921.
- The War of Resistance Against Japan lasted from 1931 to 1945.
- The People's Republic of China was established on October 1, 1949.
- The National People's Congress (NPC) is the highest organ of state power.
- China's reform and opening-up to the outside world began in 1978.
- Deng Xiaoping was the chief designer of China's reform and opening-up.
Chinese Geography
- The full name of China is the People's Republic of China.
- China's territory is 9.6 million square kilometers.
- China has 34 administrative divisions.
- Beijing is the capital city, and Shanghai is the economic center.
- Xi'an was the ancient capital of 13 imperial dynasties.
- China has 56 ethnic groups; the Han are the largest.
Chinese Culture and Civilization
- Some mountains such as Mount Tai were considered holy.
- The Shaolin Temple is located in Henan.
- The Tibet Plateau is known as the "Roof of the world."
- Mount Everest is the highest peak in the Himalayas.
- The Yangtze River is the largest river in China.
- The Yellow River is the mother river of the Chinese nation.
Chinese Cuisine
- Northern China eats wheat-based dishes while southern China eats rice.
- Dumplings (jiaozi) and spring rolls are common foods during Spring Festivals.
- Eight major cuisines in China include Sichuan, Cantonese, Shandong, Jiangsu, Fujian, Zhejiang, Hunan, and Anhui.
- Shandong/Lu Cuisine is the oldest.
- Hot pot and Mapo Tofu are part of Sichuan cuisine.
- Zongzi are eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival; mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
- There are 24 solar terms in China.
- Dumplings are eaten during the Winter Solstice.
Chinese Literature and Art
- The Book of Songs is the first collection of poems in China (305 poems).
- The lyrical poem Li Sao is a representative of Chu Ci.
- Confucius's Analects are a collection of his words and deeds.
- Li Bai is a representative of romantic poets in the Tang Dynasty.
- The Song dynasty was the peak of Ci poetry.
- The Four Classical Novels are: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, The Outlaws of the Marsh (or Water Margin), and Dream of the Red Chamber.
China's Economy
- The Song Dynasty saw a peak in Chinese industry.
- The economic form in ancient China was mostly self-sufficient and natural economy.
- The Silk Road exported silk to Europe.
Chinese Science and Technology
- The four great inventions are papermaking, printing (movable type printing), the compass, and gunpowder.
- Cai Lun improved papermaking during the Han Dynasty.
- Bi Sheng invented movable type printing in the Song Dynasty.
- A simple compass was created in the Warring States period.
- Zhang Heng invented the first seismograph.
- Zu Chongzhi calculated the value of Pi precisely.
- Deng Xiaoping is associated with science and technology.
China's Space Exploration
- The first Chinese space station is Tian Gong, completed in 2022.
- Quan Xuesen was known as the "Father of Two Bombs and One Star."
- Zhu Rong is China's first Mars rover.
- Yang Liwei was China's first person in space.
- Liu Yang was China's first female astronaut.
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Explore the rich tapestry of Chinese history from its ancient dynasties like the Xia and Qin to modern events like the Opium Wars. This quiz covers significant milestones and figures that shaped China, including the rise of the Han people and revolutionary leaders. Test your knowledge on the evolution of this ancient civilization through its dynasties and key historical moments.
