What is a sphere of influence?
An area where a foreign nation claims special economic rights.
What does it mean to abdicate?
To give up a throne or position of power.
Who is a warlord?
A military leader who controls a region by force.
What type of goods does light industry produce?
Consumer goods like clothing and electronics.
What is martial law?
Temporary military control of civilian government.
Name one major region of China.
Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanx
What is double cropping?
Harvesting the same field twice in one year.
What is a theocrat?
A ruler who governs based on religious authority.
What is an autonomous region?
A self-governing area within a larger country.
What does the phrase “Chinese people and culture” refer to?
The shared traditions, language, and heritage of China’s population.
What is an ideogram?
A written symbol that represents an idea.
What is atheism?
The absence of a belief in god.
What is acupuncture?
A traditional Chinese medical practice using thin needles.
Where is Taiwan located?
An island off the southeastern coast of China.
What is Hong Kong known for?
Being a major international financial center.
Which country acts as a buffer between China and Russia?
Mongolia.
