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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by Emily Mark
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Ghost Festival, China

by Mister Bijou
published on 30 October 2014

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The Hungry Ghost festival continues to be celebrated in China on the fifteenth night of the seventh month, when it is thought that the dead can cross over into the land of the living because the veil that separates the two worlds is thinnest.

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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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