[2015] Lorena Jorquera (Period 3): Ancient China

Two important cities from Ancient China are Beijing and Shanghai.

The current President of China is Xi Jinping

The current capital of China is Beijing

The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China to protect the Chinese states and empires against the raids and invasions of the various nomadic groups. Today, the Great Wall is generally recognized as one of the most impressive architectural feats in history.

The main religion of China is Buddhism

China's national animal's are the Chinese Dragon, the Crane, and the Giant Panda.

Ancient China

Acient China: imperialist Government, ruled by Emperor and the ministers he appointed, Agrarian state (mainly produced food enough for sufficient self-consumption)Modern China: Central government with appointed President and Premier, Capitalist state (make money on exports, industrial development/investiments and banking)