CHINA

1. CHINA

2. History China is the world’s oldest continuous civilization. China has been settled for over 4,000 years. Originally ruled by dynasties – a series of rulers from the same family.

3. Dynasties Shang – 1700 B.C., ruled central China for 600 years Zhou – overthrew the Shang & ruled northern China Qin – 221 B.C. gave China its name, united many small states and established a strong central government. Qing - 1644 1911 – overthrown by revolutionist & ended the dynasties.

4. History Marco Polo – 1400’s, he & other European travelers visited. 1900’s – China is forced to split their land up according to European demands (similar to the Berlin Conference). Spheres of Influence – how the land was split up. Boxer Rebellion – 1900, ended European control & left China lacking a government.

5. History A Nationalist party was formed in 1912, but eventually was weakened by a civil war. Mao Zedong – leader of the communist party took control

6. Economy Communist leaders set out to modernize China. Primarily rural – agriculture (self-sufficient) – rice, maize, wheat - great rivers & rich soil – 60% of pop are farmers Only 13% of the land is arable… WHY?

7. Economy Industry – primarily in the northeast, WHY?? - coal, iron, & oil China’s economy is growing, & rapidly becoming urbanized.

8. Religion 3 major religions – Confucianism, Taoism, & Buddhism Confucianism – Confucius (philosopher) stressed respecting the past (ancestors), respect the government, & education Taoism – Lao-tzu, preserving harmony in individuals & universe Buddhism - rebirth

9. Population World’s most populous country – 1.3 billion people 40 Chinese cities have over 1 million people Healthcare is on the rise in China for ALL of its people

10. History China is the world’s oldest continuous civilization.

11. History China is the world’s oldest continuous civilization.