China questions

1.) Why did Shi Huangdi build a wall in northern China?
To protect China from potential invaders from Mongolia.


2.) How was China governed in its early history?
Dynasties


3.) What are some achievements China made in its early history?
The empire lasted 4000 years, and was made up of a lot of stone age cultures.


4.) When did Europeans begin exploration of China?
in the 13th century, Marco Polo traveled from Italy to China and wrote a book about it.


5.) How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?
Because of China's weak military and ineffective government


6.) Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?
The Communist party


7.) What did the Communist party want for China's economy?
They wanted to have complete control of the economy in the country

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


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


10.) Name two important Chinese inventions?
gunpowder and printing


11.) What are the predominant religions of China?
Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism


12.) What is China's population?
1.34 billion people