a major hydroelectric dam built in China

Earliest dynasty in China that ruled from about 1766 B.C. to 1000 B.C.

ruled for about 800 years; TRADE grew, Chinese CULTURE spread, making of IRON TOOLS began , and IRRIGATION efforts to control water

A Chinese philosopher of the Zhou Dynasty, developed a CODE OF BEHAVIOR based on old traditions, good behavior, and truth.

founded Daoism- a way of living in harmony with nature

Ruler of China who united China for the first time. He began the Great Wall of China.

world's longest man made structure built to keep invaders from the north out of China

the last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) - overthrown by revolutionaries.

General and leader of Nationalist China after 1925. His goal was to crush the communist movement led by Mao Zedong.

Second 5-year plan under the leadership of Mao.

-speed up economic development

-develop a completely socialist society

place of refuge for over 1.5 million Chinese people who fled from mainland china when communism took over. Also known as the Republic of China

Was a British colony. Returned to China in 1997 as part of China, but it governs itself independently. Source of conflict with mainland China

Current leader of China. "President of the People's republic of China"

Type of government in China