Study Question Answers

1) Why did Shi Huangdi build a wall in northern China?
As protection from nomadic horsemen whom roamed the plains of northern China and Mongolia.
2) How was China governed in its early history?
China was governed by dynasties in the early settlement day.
3) What are some achievements China made in its early history?
The Great Wall of China, inventions, and health care.
4) When did Europeans begin exploration of China?
In the 13th century when Europeans sought access to Chinese market. 
5) How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?
They used China's weak economy and ineffective militia to force China to sign a number of treaties. 
6) Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?
Chinese Communist Party
7) What did the Communist party want for China's economy?
modernize China 
8) Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?
From cities within China
9) What item is especially popular as an export to the U.S.
textiles
10) Name two important Chinese inventions?
gunpowder, silk cloth, printing, paper
11) What are the predominant religions of China?
Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism
12) What is China's population?
1.39 billion by the end of 2015