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  1. 4. In October of 1911, a group of revolutionaries in southern China led a successful revolt opposing the Qing Dynasty, establishing the Republic of China and ending the imperial system.
  2. 5. Principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900 for the protection of equal privileges among countries trading with China and in support of Chinese integrity.
  3. 8. He was an ascetic sage, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. He is believed to have lived and taught mostly in the eastern part of ancient India sometime between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE.
  4. 9. This is an important political theory in Chinese history. According to this theory, every single dynasty undergoes a culture cycle. A new ruler unites China and founds a new dynasty, and obtains the Mandate of Heaven
  5. 11. The CPC, founded in 1921, is the founding and ruling political party of the People's Republic of China (PRC). . The party grew quickly, and by 1949 thus lead to the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
  6. 14. On October 1, 1949, Chinese leader Mao Zedong declared the creation of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This ended a full-scale civil war between the country’s nationalist and communist parties, and turned the nation towards communism.
  7. 15. It is a highly populated nation in East Asia whose open and vast landscape includes grassland, desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000km of coastline. The iconic Great Wall runs east-west across this country's north.
  8. 18. It is a religious practice based on the belief that deceased family members have a continued existence, that the spirits of deceased ancestors will look after the family, take an interest in the affairs of the world, and possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living.
  9. 19. (In Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order.
  10. 21. In 1900, The Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists made an uprising in North China to end the spread of western and Japanese influence. By the terms of the Boxer Protocol, which officially ended the rebellion in 1901, China agreed to pay more than $330 million in reparations.
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  1. 1. An idea in Confucian philosophy called Filial Piety. It is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors.
  2. 2. It is evident that Buddhism has the widest influence in China. The other major religions are Taoism, Confucianism, Islam and Christianity. Buddhism developed into three sections, namely the Han, Tibetan and Southern Buddhism.
  3. 3. In 1989, many young students crowded in the streets of bejing protesting the communist leaders and calling for their resignations. The Chinese authority started firing aimlessly into the crowds, causing foreigners to condemn the Chinese.
  4. 6. Created by the Zao, it was the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler had the blessing of the gods. They used this Mandate to justify their overthrow of the Shang, and their subsequent rule.
  5. 7. a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history
  6. 10. This can refer to any of several teachings of philosophical thought in the Chinese tradition, including Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, Buddhism and Mohism.
  7. 12. Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China that encompasses many fortifications and walls running parallel to each other. Originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang (c. 259-210 B.C.) in the third century B.C. to prevent from barbarians coming into the Chinese Empire.
  8. 13. two armed conflicts that took place in China during the mid-19th century between the opposing forces of Western countries and of the Qing dynasty, which ruled China from 1644 to 1911 / 12. The conflicts marked the start of the era of unequal treaties and other inroads on Qing sovereignty
  9. 14. Mao Zedong, the communist leader over China created this in order to reassert his authority over the Chinese government. He called upon the youth to rid of the “impure” elements of Chinese society.
  10. 16. He was a Chinese communist leader and founder of the People's Republic of China. He was responsible for the disastrous policies of the 'Great Leap Forward' and the 'Cultural Revolution'.
  11. 17. It translates to respect for elders
  12. 20. In traditional Chinese culture, this is believed to be an active principle forming part of any living thing. It happens to be the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese martial arts.