1. 古老中国

2. 14 countries border China 14 countries border China 4 th largest country in the world (Russia, Canada, and the United States) 4 th largest country in the world (Russia, Canada, and the United States) Largest population in the world (1.3 billion, 18% of the world population) Largest population in the world (1.3 billion, 18% of the world population)

3. Himalayan Mountains- Himalayan Mountains- http://www.panoramas.dk/fullscreen2/full22.html http://www.panoramas.dk/fullscreen2/full22.html Creates China’s southwestern border Creates China’s southwestern border 7 of the world’s 12 highest peaks are located in China 7 of the world’s 12 highest peaks are located in China Mt. Everest is the tallest peak in the world standing at 29,035 feet (Growing about 3 inches per year) Mt. Everest is the tallest peak in the world standing at 29,035 feet (Growing about 3 inches per year) Himalayas

4. Major Rivers: Yangtze River Third longest river in the world and China’s longest river flowing just over 3,400 miles Yangtze River - Third longest river in the world and China’s longest river flowing just over 3,400 miles Huang He (Yellow River)Known as “China’s Sorrow” because of the deaths it causes when it floods every year. It flows 3,000 miles long. Huang He (Yellow River) Known as “China’s Sorrow” because of the deaths it causes when it floods every year. It flows 3,000 miles long.

5. Major deserts: Located mostly in Northern China Taklamakan Desert -Largest sandy desert (123,000 sq. miles)! Nicknamed the Sea of Death because poisonous snakes, frequent sand storms, boiling days, freezing nights, and intense water shortages Taklamakan Desert -Largest sandy desert (123,000 sq. miles)! Nicknamed the Sea of Death because poisonous snakes, frequent sand storms, boiling days, freezing nights, and intense water shortages Gobi Desert- 3 rd largest desert in the world (500,000 sq. miles) One of the driest deserts in the world with extreme temperatures

6. Plateau of Tibet- Highest plateau on Earth and it covers one-fourth of China Himalayas

9. Great Wall stretches about 4,163 miles long (not all connected) Great Wall stretches about 4,163 miles long (not all connected) Average height: 30 feet Average height: 30 feet Average width: 16 feet Average width: 16 feet Built to protect China from foreign invaders Built to protect China from foreign invaders Built by a lot of different family dynasties during the history of Ancient China Built by a lot of different family dynasties during the history of Ancient China World’s longest manmade structure World’s longest manmade structure http://www.panoramas.dk/7-wonders/great-wall.html

12. Countries (17) India China Egypt Iraq Russia Japan Pakistan Nepal Mongolia Afghanistan Bhutan Myanmar North Korea South Korea Italy Saudi Arabia Bangladesh Bodies of Water (20) Euphrates River Tigris River Nile River Indus River Ganges River Yangtze River Yellow River Bay of Bengal Arabian Sea Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Yellow Sea Persian Gulf Mediterranean Sea Red Sea Black Sea Caspian Sea East China Sea South China Sea Landforms Plateau of Tibet Deccan Plateau Himalayan Mts. Mt. Everest Architecture Great Wall of China

13. Family Tradition A household might contain five generations living in the same house (all members of the extended family) Men’s Role: Oldest man in the family had all the authority Had all the power and privilegesHad all the power and privileges Decided who his children and/or grandchildren would marryDecided who his children and/or grandchildren would marry Enforced discipline for any disrespectEnforced discipline for any disrespect Held all the land (land would be divided between sons upon death)Held all the land (land would be divided between sons upon death)

14. Women’s Role Women were thought to be of lower status than menWomen were thought to be of lower status than men 3 Obedience's: Obey their fathers in youth, their husbands in marriage, and their sons in widowhood 4 Virtues for Chinese Women 1. Morality2. Modesty 3. Proper Speech4. Domestic skills Family Tradition Family Names -Family name always comes first in Chinese tradition because it stresses the importance of family Examples: Yao Ming

16. paper silk matches wheelbarrows gunpowder sundial astronomy porcelain wallpaper jump rope kites tea ceremony folding umbrella ink animal harness playing cards printing crossbow pottery wheel fireworks paper money compass seismograph tan grams medicines dominoes ice cream Ancient Chinese Inventions

17. Silk Road- Major trade route connecting East Asia with Europe Silk Road- Major trade route connecting East Asia with Europe. China made major profits off of the Silk Road because they were the only ones who knew how to make silk.China made major profits off of the Silk Road because they were the only ones who knew how to make silk.

18. http://science.discovery.com/videos/how-do-they-do-it-7-silk-from-worm-spit.html

19. Ori- PaperGami- Magical Spirit It represents long life, prosperity, good health, and peace It represents long life, prosperity, good health, and peace !

20. An army buried for Emperor Qin (chin) Shi Huangdi protection in the afterlife TerraCotta Army About the Army….. Discovered in 1974 Discovered in 1974 Terra Cotta is ceramic or baked earth. Each soldier was made out of clay that was baked Terra Cotta is ceramic or baked earth. Each soldier was made out of clay that was baked In the tomb they found approximately 6,000 soldiers ranging in height from 5’8”-6’2” weighing about 600 pounds each In the tomb they found approximately 6,000 soldiers ranging in height from 5’8”-6’2” weighing about 600 pounds each Every soldier was handcrafted to be completely different Every soldier was handcrafted to be completely different

21. Confucianism- a philosophy of life and government taught by the first Chinese teacher, Confucius Confucius charges students a fee to take his classes Confucius charges students a fee to take his classes Confucius never wrote down his teachings. His students collected his sayings after his death to create the religion Confucius never wrote down his teachings. His students collected his sayings after his death to create the religion His philosophies would go on to govern life in China His philosophies would go on to govern life in China Upon his death Confucius felt his life had been a failure....hardly!!! Upon his death Confucius felt his life had been a failure....hardly!!! “ I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand”- Confucius

22. Other religions…. Buddhism- 4 th largest religion in the world. Buddhists do not believe in a god but believe in finding enlightenment in the world. To be a better human being means being able to help others as well as oneself, avoiding negative patterns of behavior and embracing positive ones To be a better human being means being able to help others as well as oneself, avoiding negative patterns of behavior and embracing positive ones Taoism (DOW-ism)- Harmony naturally exists between heaven and earth. This harmony can be found in anyone at anytime.

23. Pagodas- Originally built to store relics and writing of the Buddhist religion. Usually pagodas are located near temples to hold religious functions

24. Forbidden City- Former imperial palace for over 491 years between 1420 and 1911. 24 different emperors called it home at one point 24 different emperors called it home at one point It contains 9,999 rooms guarded by 10 meter wall It contains 9,999 rooms guarded by 10 meter wall Covers 178 acres Covers 178 acres Today, it is known as the Palace Museum and is open for visitors in Beijing. Today, it is known as the Palace Museum and is open for visitors in Beijing.

25. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/forbidden.htm

26. Write your name in Chinese- http://www.mandarintools.com/chinesename.html http://www.mandarintools.com/chinesename.html 社会学岩石