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Mr. Martin's China Internet Scavenger Hunt

1.  China Map: Continent View

______________________ Locate China's capital, Beijing. Directly south of Beijing, on the South China Sea, is located a city which used to be called "Canton." What is its name today?

2.  Map of China

______________________In this map of provinces and autonomous regions, what is the name of the large autonomous region in China's southwest (south of Xinjiang province) ?

3.  History Timeline

_______________________ In 221 B.C., China's many warring states were finally united under the rule of its first emperor. What was the name of the dynasty established by China's first emperor?

4.   Art & Antique Objects

_______________________ China's Tang Dynasty is famous for its graceful porcelain figures and pottery. Browse through theseTang objects (click on a photo to enlarge more). Which one is most appealing to you?

5.  The Opium War--1839-1842

_______________________ During the Qing Dynasty, China suffered many humiliations at the hands of more powerful foreign nations. What Chinese city did Great Britain control after winning the 1st Opium War?

6.  History Timeline

_______________________ China's long history of emperors and dynasties ended when the Qing Dynasty was overthrown in 1911. A new type of government was established in China. What was the official name of this new government?

7.   Photo

_______________________ The Chinese leader pictured here established the People's Republic of China at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on October 1, 1949. Do you know his full name?

8.   President Nixon in China

_______________________ In 1972, President Nixon became the first President visit the People's Republic of China. Scroll through the gallery of photographs (click to enlarge). Name one of the Chinese leaders Nixon met.

9.   Statue Photo

________________________Although not a monumental structure, this statue was created by pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square in 1989. What other famous statue does it intentionally resemble?

10.   Photo

________________________Among the great inventions China gave the world are paper, the wheelbarrow, gunpowder, the magnetic compass, and the item pictured here. What is it?

11.   Photo

________________________ Throughout history, China's native religions have been enriched and influenced by the faiths of non-Chinese peoples. These enormous Chinese sculptures were carved by followers of which religion?

12.  Photo

________________________China's engineers and builders have created some remarkable structures. These include the Forbidden City, the Grand Canal, Turpan's irrigation system, and the structure shown here. What is it?

13.  Chinese Currency

________________________Here's some Chinese money. America's main unit of currency is the dollar. What is China's?

14.  Photo Gallery of Warriors

_______________________The city of Xi'an is famous for its terra cotta warriors. Scroll through this gallery of photos of the warriors by clicking on "Next." What terra cotta animals were buried with the warriors?

15.  Chinese Minorities

_______________________ These Chinese women are shown in traditional dress. Name one of the Chinese minorities represented here. (Click on a photo to enlarge)

16.  Three Gorges Dam

_______________________ Another Chinese engineering marvel is the Three Gorges Dam. When completed, it will be the world's largest hydroelectric dam. On what river is the dam being constructed?

17.  Antique Chinese Porcelain

_______________________ (Click on "Ceramics/Works of Art" at the top of page). Scroll through these examples of antique Chinese porcelain. When you find an item which you think is particularly nice, create a title for it.

18.  Classic Chinese Paintings

_______________________ Click on several of the blue titles to look at examples of Chinese painting from several time periods. Find a painting that you especially like. Who is the artist?

19.  Chinese Inventions

_______________________China does not have an official alphabet, so people use thousands of symbols to write. What is the name for Chinese writing?” (Click on each invention to enlarge.)

20.  Chinese Calligraphy!

_______________________ Use the alphabet to locate your name in Chinese writing. Enlarge it and copy your name in Chinese on your paper.

21. Year of the What???

______________________China gives each year a special animal name. (Scroll down to the calligraphy.) What is China’s name for this year?

22.  Chinese Language Learning Tools

______________________(Scroll down to "China Reference Tools - Get a Chinese Name" and click.) Follow directions to get your Chinese name and zodiac sign. Write your Chinese name in pinyin (the English-sounding translation - for example, "Mao bang di" ).

23.  Chinese Poetry

______________________ Here are 12 poems by the Chinese poet LiYu. Read any four poems and write the title of the one you like best.

24.   The Old Silk Routes

______________________ One Silk Road began in China's ancient city of Chang'an (today's Xi'an) and ended near the Mediterranean Sea, in the capital of Syria. What is the name of that final Silk Road destination?

25.  Photos

______________________Using the scroll bar on the right, look at this series of photos that a tourist took of several Silk Road sites. What is the name of the city where spices are being sold in the outdoor market?

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