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The name New China has been frequently applied to China by the Chinese Communist Party as a positive political and social term contrasting pre-1949 China (the establishment of the PRC) and the new name of the socialist state, Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó (in the older postal romanization, Chunghwa Jenmin Konghokuo), or the "People's ...
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Dec 21, 2017 · Some argue that it comes from a Roman bastardization of China’s unifying dynasty, the Qin (pronounced ‘cheen’). Others say that it is from the Persian word ‘ cin ‘ and was spread throughout Europe by world traveler Marco Polo. Either way, it is clear that the name was already in use by the 16th century and was fully popularized by the ...
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- Shang Dynasty, Confucius
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- The Opium Wars
• 1600-1050 B.C.: Shang Dynasty -The earliest ruling dynasty of China to be established in recorded history, the Shangwas headed by a tribal chief named Tan. The Shang era is marked by intellectual advances in astronomy and math. • 551–479 B.C.: Confucius -The teacher, politician and philosopher was raised in poverty by his mother. He entered polit...
• 125 B.C.: The Silk Road -Following capture and escape during a mission for Emperor Wu, Zhang Qian returned after 13 years with a map of the ground he had covered. Reaching as far as Afghanistan, his maps were accurate and led to the international trade route the Silk Road. • 105 A.D.: Paper and books -Cai Lun developed paper by pounding together ...
• 1840-1842: The First Opium War -Great Britain flooded the country with opium, causing an addiction crisis. The Qing Dynasty banned the drug, and a military confrontation resulted. British forces shut down Chinese ports, and Hong Kongwas handed over to them. • 1851-1864: The Taiping Rebellion -Self-proclaimed prophet Hong Xiuquan revoltedagainst t...
Oct 5, 2016 · The Czech Republic has a new name – the easier and more catchy Czechia. So how did the place we call China get its short-form name? Wee Kek Koon + FOLLOW. Published: 4:00pm, 5 Oct 2016.
Sep 29, 2021 · The literal English translation of the name "Zhongguo" (China) is “middle kingdom”. But through the course of history, the name has taken on many different meanings. It has been the source of great conflict. How Did China Get its Name-Zhongguo？ The name “Zhongguo” was first used by the ancient Zhou dynasty. The Zhou people believed ...
Dec 18, 2012 · Definition. Ancient China produced what has become the oldest extant culture in the world. The name 'China' comes from the Sanskrit Cina (derived from the name of the Chinese Qin Dynasty, pronounced 'Chin') which was translated as 'Cin' by the Persians and seems to have become popularized through trade along the Silk Road.
Mar 6, 2023 · The Mongol Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) gave it the name “Zhongtu”, meaning “Central Land”, while during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it was known as “Huaxia” or “Civilized Xia”. The Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) changed its old name once again, this time to “Zhongguo” or “Middle Kingdom”. This term was meant to emphasize that ...
