Where does the name China come from?

China is named after the Qin Dynasty (pronounced "chin").

What is Banpo Village?

Banpo Village is a Neolithic site in China. It was inhabited c. 4500-c. 3750 BCE.

What was the first dynasty of China?

The Xia Dynasty (c. 2070-1600 BCE) was the first dynasty in China.

Can the Great Wall of China really be seen from space?

No. The claim that the Great Wall of China can be seen from space is a myth.

Ancient China - A Collection of Culture (Image Gallery) p. 7

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Stairs at the Great Wall of China (built 221BCE - 1664CE).

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Where does the name China come from?: China is named after the Qin Dynasty (pronounced "chin").
What is Banpo Village?: Banpo Village is a Neolithic site in China. It was inhabited c. 4500-c. 3750 BCE.
What was the first dynasty of China?: The Xia Dynasty (c. 2070-1600 BCE) was the first dynasty in China.
Can the Great Wall of China really be seen from space?: No. The claim that the Great Wall of China can be seen from space is a myth.

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Ancient China for Kids and Teachers - Ancient China for Kids

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List of Rulers of China | Lists of Rulers | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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An Introduction to Ancient China

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Smith College Museum of Ancient Inventions: Compass

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