1) Why did Shi Huangdi build a wall in northern China?
to keep invaders out

2) How was China governed in its early history?
dynasties

3) What are some achievements China made in its early history?
earliest alchohol makers were in the xia dynasty

4) When did Europeans begin exploration of China?
13th century

5) How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?
chinas week military

6) Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?
communist

7) What did the Communist party want for China's economy?


8) Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?
the manufacturing

9) What item is especially popular as an export to the U.S.
textiles

10) Name two important Chinese inventions?
paper making, gunpowder, printing

11) What are the predominant religions of China?
buddhism, taoism, confucianism

12) What is China's population?
1.347 billion