Provinces
This province is where Confucius (Kongzi) is from
Shandong
Once the 'southern capital' in China, this city was horrifically attacked by the Japanese in the 1930s
Nanjing
This was the first known dynasty in China roughly 2000-2300 BC
Xia Dynasty
These are famous rice dumplings served inside large leaves during the Dragon Boat Festival
Zongzi
Deng Xiao Ping
This province has the highest elevation above sea level
Tibet (Xizang)
This city is known as the China's technology hub in Guangdong
Shenzhen
This is the first imperial dynasty that united all of China in about 220 BC
Qin Dynasty
This is the most important ingredient in Beijing's Kung Pao Chicken to make it 'crunchy'
Peanuts
The most famous Chinese actor in the world today, he is a martial artist, actor and singer. He was in 'Police Story' and a voice in Kung Fu Panda
Jackie Chan
This province has the highest population of people
Guangdong
This is the largest populated city in China (2024) with over 31 million people. Hint: it's not Beijing
Chongqing
This was the longest-reigning dynasty in Chinese history, lasting for almost 800 years
Zhou Dynasty
What is the English name for boiled jiaozi that can be stuffed in many ways?
Dumplings
He comes from Hangzhou, and began one of the largest companies in China today - Alibaba
Jack Ma
In this province you can find the ancient water town of Zhouzhuang
Jiangsu
What was the WORLD's largest city under the Tang Dynasty?
Chang'an (Xi'an'
This dynasty was known as the 'Golden Age', that brought incredible prosperity and trade with the west through the Silk Road
Han Dynasty
This famous Chinese recipe mostly includes pork, several varieties of mushrooms, eggs, bamboo shoots, garlic, and ginger all wrapped in a pancake
Mu Shu Pork
She was one of the world's best tennis players who won 9 WTA titles and was ranked no. 2 in the world in 2014
Li Na
This province is where you can find the furthest western beginning of the Great Wall of China
Gansu
What city was the Song Dynasty capital between 1127 and 1276
Li'nan
This dynasty brought the capital back to Dai'du, now known as Beijing and would be so until today
Yuan Dynasty
This is the popular English name for southern Chinese cuisine style and served for 'zao cha' (morning tea)
Dim Sum
He lived around 500 BC and wrote the book on warfare planning and strategy called - The Art of War
Sun Zu (Sun Zi or Sun Wu)