China

Question 1

What was the first Dynasty in China?

Answer 1

Xia Dynasty (2000 B.C.)

Followed by the Shang Dynasty

Question 2

What dynasty unified China politically?

Answer 2

The Qin Dynasty (221BC) unified China politically and brought an end to the Warring States period.

Key Actions: Conquered rival states, centralized power, standardized script, measurements, and infrastructure

Major Projects: Great Wall, Terracotta Army

Qin used strict laws and harsh punishments to establish control, but only lasted 15 years

Question 3

What is the name of the desert in North China (that establishes its border with Mongolia)?

Answer 3

The Gobi Desert

Question 4

What are the three great rivers in China?

Answer 4

Yellow, Yangtze, and Mekong

All originate in the Tibetan plateau

Question 5

What is the “One Belt, One Road”?

Answer 5

It is a trading route that connects Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East.

1. The “Belt” refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt, which is a network of railways, roads, and pipelines that connect China with Central Asia and Europe.
2. The “Road” refers to a sea route that connects China’s southern coast to Africa and the Mediterranean.

Question 6

What are the 6 major Mediterranean ports in the Belt and Road economic plan?

Answer 6

• Piraeus, Greece ( “peer-ee-us”)
• Trieste, Italy (“tree-est”)
• Marseille, France (“mar-say”)
• Valencia, Spain (“va-len-thee-a”)
• Algeciras, Spain (“al-hee-thee-ras”)
• Port Said, Egypt (“port sah-eed”)

Question 7

Taiwan Relations Act of 1979

Answer 7

1. US law governing relations with Taiwan after recognizing PRC as China’s legitimate government.
2. States that non-peaceful efforts to control Taiwan are a concern to US security and commits US to provide Taiwan with defensive arms.

If Taiwan declares independence from China, US is not bound to defend

Question 8

What is the main maritime choke point for China in Indonesia?

Answer 8

The Strait of Malacca (500 miles long and 2 miles at narrowest)

It is a major trade route for exports and is a critical choke point for Chinas energy supplies from the Middle East (80% of Chinas 2020 energy needs)

Located in between Malaysia and Sumatra (Indonesian island)

Question 9

What are the 3 Major maritime ports in the BRI?

Answer 9

1. Gwadar Port (Pakistan)
2. Piraeus Port (Greece)
3. Hambantota Port (Sri Lanka)

Question 10

What are 5 ports in the Bay of Bengals in the BRI?

Answer 10

1. Yangon, Myanmar (“yan-gone”)
2. Chittagong, Bangladesh (“chi-tuh-gong”)
3. Kolkata, India (“kol-kaa-taa”)
4. Hambantota, Sri Lanka (“hum-bun-toe-ta”)
5. Colombo, Sri Lanka (“co-lum-bo”)

Question 11

What is the name for a hardline (conservative) CCP member?

Answer 11

“Ying Pai” (ying-pie) is a term to refer to the conservative faction in Chinese politics.

They emphasizing strict adherence to Party discipline, traditional socialist values, and often taking a tougher stance on issues such as national security and foreign policy.