Why is eastern China more densely populated than western China?
It has more fertile land, water, and better climate.
What is acupuncture?
A traditional Chinese medical practice using thin needles.
What is a provisional government?
A temporary government formed until a permanent one is established.
What group controlled many parts of China after the fall of the Qing dynasty?
Warlords
Foreign spheres of influence mainly affected what in China?
Trade and economic control.
What does the phrase “Chinese people and culture” refer to?
The shared traditions, language, and heritage of China’s population.
Where is Taiwan located?
An island off the southeastern coast of China.
What geographic advantage helped China’s coastal cities grow?
Access to sea trade routes.
What is a theocrat?
A ruler who governs based on religious authority.
Who is a warlord?
A military leader who controls a region by force.
What is a buffer state?
A country between larger powers that reduces conflict.
What is atheism?
The absence of a belief in god.
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
Why is Mongolia considered a buffer state?
It separates China and Russia.
Which medical practice uses thin needles at specific points?
Acupuncture.
Which philosophy strongly influenced Chinese culture?
Confucianism.
What is double cropping?
Harvesting the same field twice in one year.
What is martial law?
Temporary military control of civilian government.
What type of writing system does Chinese use?
Ideograms (characters).
What is a sphere of influence?
An area where a foreign nation claims special economic rights.
During what situations is martial law usually declared?
During emergencies or major unrest.
What is an ideogram?
A written symbol that represents an idea.
What does it mean to abdicate?
To give up a throne or position of power.
What religion does the Chinese government officially promote?
None — it promotes atheism.
What is an exodus?
A mass movement of people from one place.
What type of goods does light industry produce?
Consumer goods like clothing and electronics.
Why is Taiwan politically separate from mainland China?
Different governments formed after the Chinese Civil War.
Where is light industry usually located?
Near cities and consumers.
Which region is called the “Roof of the World”?
The Tibetan Plateau.
Give an example of an exodus.
Refugees fleeing a war zone.
What is an autonomous region?
A self-governing area within a larger country.
Which country acts as a buffer between China and Russia?
Mongolia.
When might a ruler abdicate?
When forced to give up power or choosing to step down.
Why can southern China practice double cropping?
Because of its warm, wet climate and long growing season.
What is Hong Kong known for?
Being a major international financial center.
When is a provisional government most likely to form?
After a revolution or collapse of the previous government.
The phrase “Chinese people and culture” suggests China is
Diverse but united by shared traditions.
In what year did Hong Kong return to China?
1997
Where does most of China’s population live—east or west?
East
Name one autonomous region in China.
Tibet, Xinjiang, Taiwan