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Who was Marco Polo?
An Italian explorer
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Why was the Great Wall constructed?
To keep out the Xiongnu who lived near the northern border of China
Resign
To step down from or leave a job
After the last emperor stepped down, China became a __________
Republic
Who was Wu Zhao?
Only female emperor, after forcing her son to resign
One thousand years before it appeared in Europe, _________ was invented in China.
Paper
What was one of Kublai Khan's greatest achievements?
Creating a postal system
What does the Chinese word ming mean?
Brightness
Jade
A hard mineral, usually green, that can be made into jewelry or small figurines
Who was Genghis Khan the leader of?
The Mongols
Why is Zeng He famous?
He built a fleet of ships at the emperor's request and explored the world
During the Song dynasty, who were the most honored and respected people in China?
Scholars
A type of fine pottery
Porcelain
Relating to an emperor, empress, or empire
Imperial
What did Shihuangdi have in his tomb with him?
Thousands of clay soldier to guard him
During the Han dynasty, what good were foreigners eager to buy?
Silk
What invention led to the Chinese creating the world's first books?
Woodblock printing
Baked or hardened brownish-red clay
Terracotta
Define the word alchemist
A person who tries to turn other metals into gold
Emperor Hui Zong of the Song Dynasty was most interested in....
The arts such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry
What did Britain refuse to stop selling to China?
Opium
What three things were the Tang Dynasty known for?
The invention of paper money, extensive trading of tea, and the invention of gunpowder and fireworks.
What is a queue?
Short braid of hair worn at the back of the neck
In Chinese culture, to kneel and touch your forehead to the ground nine times as a sign of respect
Kowtow