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Which dynasty is recognized as the first in Chinese history?
Which dynasty is recognized as the first in Chinese history?
Who is known as the first emperor in Chinese history?
Who is known as the first emperor in Chinese history?
In which city did Lin Zexu destroy all existing opium?
In which city did Lin Zexu destroy all existing opium?
What name is given to the administrative regions established in China?
What name is given to the administrative regions established in China?
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Which dynastic period saw the emergence of Chinese people being referred to as 'Han people'?
Which dynastic period saw the emergence of Chinese people being referred to as 'Han people'?
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What year did the First Opium War begin?
What year did the First Opium War begin?
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Who is recognized as the chief designer of China's reform and opening-up policies?
Who is recognized as the chief designer of China's reform and opening-up policies?
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What is the full name of China?
What is the full name of China?
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What is the Chinese name of the national college entrance examination?
What is the Chinese name of the national college entrance examination?
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Which festival is celebrated to honor and pay respect to the deceased?
Which festival is celebrated to honor and pay respect to the deceased?
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What animal represents the year 2024 in the Chinese Zodiac?
What animal represents the year 2024 in the Chinese Zodiac?
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Which mountain serves as the natural boundary between northern and southern China?
Which mountain serves as the natural boundary between northern and southern China?
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On which date does the Lantern Festival occur according to the lunar calendar?
On which date does the Lantern Festival occur according to the lunar calendar?
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Which river is known as the mother river of the Chinese nation?
Which river is known as the mother river of the Chinese nation?
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Which festival is known as the 'Old People Festival'?
Which festival is known as the 'Old People Festival'?
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What does Wuyue refer to in Chinese geography?
What does Wuyue refer to in Chinese geography?
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Where is the famous Hanging Temple located?
Where is the famous Hanging Temple located?
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During which festival is Zongzi traditionally eaten in China?
During which festival is Zongzi traditionally eaten in China?
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Which book is known as the first collection of poems in China?
Which book is known as the first collection of poems in China?
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Who is considered the most important author of the Chu Ci?
Who is considered the most important author of the Chu Ci?
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In Chinese poetry, which object is often associated with themes of remembrance or love?
In Chinese poetry, which object is often associated with themes of remembrance or love?
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Which village did China's internal reforms begin in?
Which village did China's internal reforms begin in?
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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 proposed the concept that 'clear waters and green mountains are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver'?
Who proposed the concept that 'clear waters and green mountains are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver'?
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Which year did China join the WTO?
Which year did China join the WTO?
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What is considered the 'mother industry' of human beings?
What is considered the 'mother industry' of human beings?
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When did the government propose establishing a socialist market economic system?
When did the government propose establishing a socialist market economic system?
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Which dynasty is known as the richest one in Chinese history?
Which dynasty is known as the richest one in Chinese history?
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What strategy aims to improve economic development in western China using resources from eastern coastal areas?
What strategy aims to improve economic development in western China using resources from eastern coastal areas?
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Which classical novel depicts the story of how Tang Monk traveled west for Buddhist scriptures?
Which classical novel depicts the story of how Tang Monk traveled west for Buddhist scriptures?
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Who is the author of the classical novel that portrays the life of the Jia family?
Who is the author of the classical novel that portrays the life of the Jia family?
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What do the red and blue faces represent in Peking Opera?
What do the red and blue faces represent in Peking Opera?
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Which of the following is considered the 'Mother of China’s operas'?
Which of the following is considered the 'Mother of China’s operas'?
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Which economic form was predominant in ancient Chinese agriculture?
Which economic form was predominant in ancient Chinese agriculture?
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Who among the following won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Who among the following won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
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Which classical novel is based on historical facts from the dynasties of Wei, Shu, and Wu?
Which classical novel is based on historical facts from the dynasties of Wei, Shu, and Wu?
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What two concepts were bannered during the May 4th New Culture Movement?
What two concepts were bannered during the May 4th New Culture Movement?
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Who invented the first movable type printing and in which dynasty did this occur?
Who invented the first movable type printing and in which dynasty did this occur?
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What was the primary use of huǒyào during the Tang dynasty?
What was the primary use of huǒyào during the Tang dynasty?
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What is the name of the first proper compass created in the Song dynasty?
What is the name of the first proper compass created in the Song dynasty?
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Who is known as the inventor of the world's first seismograph?
Who is known as the inventor of the world's first seismograph?
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What did Deng Xiaoping propose regarding science and technology?
What did Deng Xiaoping propose regarding science and technology?
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What is the top speed of the Fuxing trains?
What is the top speed of the Fuxing trains?
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Which year did China successfully launch its first Earth artificial satellite?
Which year did China successfully launch its first Earth artificial satellite?
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Who is recognized as China's first woman to fly into space?
Who is recognized as China's first woman to fly into space?
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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 the Chinese people became known as "Han people".
- The Silk Road started during the Han Dynasty.
- The Tang Dynasty was known for its prosperity, from Emperor Taizong to Emperor Xuanzong (or the period of Guancheng and Kaiyuan).
- The Song Dynasty saw the earliest banknotes (Jiaozi) appear.
- Zheng He, who sailed to the Western Oceans seven times, lived during the Ming Dynasty.
- The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty.
Modern and Contemporary Chinese History
- Lin Zexu destroyed opium in Humen, Guangdong.
- The First Opium War was in 1839.
- The Yuanmingyuan garden was burned by British and French allied forces.
- Sun Yat-sen was the banner of the Chinese Revolutionary Democrats.
- The Xinhai Revolution occurred in 1911.
1911
- 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 1931-1945 (14 years).
- 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
- China's full name is the People's Republic of China (PRC).
- China's territory covers 9.6 million square kilometers.
- 34 administrative divisions exist in China (23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities, 2 special administrative regions)
- Beijing is the capital, and Shanghai is the economic center.
- Xi'an is an ancient capital of 13 imperial dynasties.
- There are 56 ethnic groups in China, including 55 minorities; the Han are the largest group.
Science and Technology Development in China
- The Four Great Inventions of ancient China are papermaking, printing, the compass, and gunpowder.
- Cai Lun improved the process of papermaking during the Han Dynasty.
- Bi Sheng invented movable type printing during the Song Dynasty.
- During the Warring States period, compass technology was developed..
Chinese Cuisine
- Main foods in southern China are rice-based dishes, while northern China uses wheat-based dishes.
- Dumplings and spring rolls are often eaten during Lunar New Year.
- Sichuan, Guangdong, Shandong, Jiangsu, Fujian, Zhejiang, Hunan, and Anhui are eight significant cuisines.
- Shandong cuisine is the oldest major cuisine in China.
- Hotpots and Mapo tofu are part of Sichuan cuisine.
- Zongzi are a Dragon Boat Festival food, and mooncakes are a Mid-Autumn Festival food.
- China has 24 solar terms.
- Chinese often eat dumplings during the Winter Solstice.
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Test your knowledge of Chinese history with this engaging quiz. From dynasties and emperors to cultural festivals and key events, discover how much you know about China's rich heritage. Challenge yourself and learn more about significant milestones in Chinese history.
