Chinese History Flashcard

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Builder of most of the Great Wall?

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The Ming Dynasty

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Grand Canal?

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A man-made waterway in eastern China.

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Chinese writing has over 40,000 characters.

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Over 40,000 characters

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Primary purpose of the Silk Road?

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Trade between China and Eastern Europe.

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Why did trading networks like the Silk Road develop?

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Many empires lacked certain resources.

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Impact of moveable type & woodblock printing in ancient China?

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Allowed the spread of learning & ideas.

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Woodblock printing invention date?

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AD 868

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Invention created 200 years after woodblock printing?

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Moveable Type

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Uses of paper:

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Paper money and playing cards

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When was paper first invented?

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2nd Century BC