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History and
Culture of
China
 1.a.
A series of rulers from the same
family.
 1.b.
For many years China’s geography kept it
isolated from most outside influence. European
powers forced China to open to trade in the
1800’s and took over parts of the country.
 2.a.
War was between the Communist and
Nationalist and the Communist Won.
Chiang Kai-shek
Nationalist
Mao Zedong
Communist
 2.b.
Under Mao Zedong the economy was
controlled by the government; since his
death, modernization and more openness
have led to the growth of the economy
 3.a.
Martial Arts, Table Tennis (Ping Pong),
Mah-Jongg, & Karaoke
 3.b.
China is over populated with 1.3 billion
people and growing; Cities are overcrowded.
The government has encourage people to delay
having children or only having 1 child.
 3.c.
These are ancient religions and bring
values and beliefs that have shaped everyday
life in China.
1. Xia Dynasty
2. Shang Dynasty
3. Zhou Dynasty
4. Qin Dynasty
5. Han Dynasty
6. The Great Wall of China
7. Chinese Revolution 1911
8. Chinese Civil War 1949
9. Communist China