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Which ethnic group has generally defined Chinese society?
Which ethnic group has generally defined Chinese society?
- Yellow River Valley inhabitants
- Western culture influencers
- Han Chinese (correct)
- Craft villages' residents
What distinguished Chinese civilization from earlier ancient cultures like Mesopotamia or Egypt?
What distinguished Chinese civilization from earlier ancient cultures like Mesopotamia or Egypt?
- Excavations revealing early architectural information
- Population size and geographical diversity
- Architectural stability influenced by emperors
- Cultural continuity maintained over 4000 years (correct)
What event marked a shift in Chinese architectural traditions in the 19th century?
What event marked a shift in Chinese architectural traditions in the 19th century?
- Intrusion of Western culture (correct)
- Toppling of the last emperor in 1911
- Excavations at Banpo
- Unified government under strong emperors
Why is there little information available on buildings before about 2000 BCE in China?
Why is there little information available on buildings before about 2000 BCE in China?
What distinctive feature characterizes the houses found in the Yellow River Valley, particularly at Banpo?
What distinctive feature characterizes the houses found in the Yellow River Valley, particularly at Banpo?
What was the primary purpose of the rectangular houses mentioned in the text?
What was the primary purpose of the rectangular houses mentioned in the text?
What material was used to construct the walls of the circular huts?
What material was used to construct the walls of the circular huts?
What technological advancement is mentioned as emerging during the Shang dynasty?
What technological advancement is mentioned as emerging during the Shang dynasty?
What was the primary driver of building construction in ancient China?
What was the primary driver of building construction in ancient China?
What is the significance of the Great Wall of China?
What is the significance of the Great Wall of China?
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