Mr. Martin's China Internet Scavenger Hunt
1. China Map: Continent View
______________________ Locate China's capital, Beijing. Directly south of Beijing, on the
South China Sea, is located a city which used to be called "Canton." What is its name today?
2. Map of China
______________________In this map of provinces and autonomous regions, what is the name
of the large autonomous region in China's southwest (south of Xinjiang province) ?
3. History Timeline
_______________________ In 221 B.C., China's many warring states were finally united under
the rule of its first emperor. What was the name of the dynasty established by China's first
emperor?
4. Art & Antique Objects
_______________________ China's Tang Dynasty is famous for its graceful porcelain figures
and pottery. Browse through theseTang objects (click on a photo to enlarge more). Which one is
most appealing to you?
5. The Opium War--1839-1842
_______________________ During the Qing Dynasty, China suffered many humiliations at the
hands of more powerful foreign nations. What Chinese city did Great Britain control after
winning the 1st Opium War?
6. History Timeline
_______________________ China's long history of emperors and dynasties ended when the
Qing Dynasty was overthrown in 1911. A new type of government was established in China.
What was the official name of this new government?
7. Photo
_______________________ The Chinese leader pictured here established the People's Republic
of China at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on October 1, 1949. Do you know his full name?
8. President Nixon in China
_______________________ In 1972, President Nixon became the first President visit the
People's Republic of China. Scroll through the gallery of photographs (click to enlarge). Name
one of the Chinese leaders Nixon met.
9. Statue Photo
________________________Although not a monumental structure, this statue was created by
pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square in 1989. What other famous statue does it
intentionally resemble?
10. Photo
________________________Among the great inventions China gave the world are paper, the
wheelbarrow, gunpowder, the magnetic compass, and the item pictured here. What is it?
11. Photo
________________________ Throughout history, China's native religions have been enriched
and influenced by the faiths of non-Chinese peoples. These enormous Chinese sculptures were
carved by followers of which religion?
12. Photo
________________________China's engineers and builders have created some remarkable
structures. These include the Forbidden City, the Grand Canal, Turpan's irrigation system, and
the structure shown here. What is it?
13. Chinese Currency
________________________Here's some Chinese money. America's main unit of currency is
the dollar. What is China's?
14. Photo Gallery of Warriors
_______________________The city of Xi'an is famous for its terra cotta warriors. Scroll
through this gallery of photos of the warriors by clicking on "Next." What terra cotta animals
were buried with the warriors?
15. Chinese Minorities
_______________________ These Chinese women are shown in traditional dress. Name one of
the Chinese minorities represented here. (Click on a photo to enlarge)
16. Three Gorges Dam
_______________________ Another Chinese engineering marvel is the Three Gorges Dam.
When completed, it will be the world's largest hydroelectric dam. On what river is the dam being
constructed?
17. Antique Chinese Porcelain
_______________________ (Click on "Ceramics/Works of Art" at the top of page). Scroll
through these examples of antique Chinese porcelain. When you find an item which you think is
particularly nice, create a title for it.
18. Classic Chinese Paintings
_______________________ Click on several of the blue titles to look at examples of Chinese
painting from several time periods. Find a painting that you especially like. Who is the artist?
19. Chinese Inventions
_______________________China does not have an official alphabet, so people use thousands of
symbols to write. What is the name for Chinese writing?” (Click on each invention to enlarge.)
20. Chinese Calligraphy!
_______________________ Use the alphabet to locate your name in Chinese writing. Enlarge it
and copy your name in Chinese on your paper.
21. Year of the What???
______________________China gives each year a special animal name. (Scroll down to the
calligraphy.) What is China’s name for this year?
22. Chinese Language Learning Tools
______________________(Scroll down to "China Reference Tools - Get a Chinese Name" and
click.) Follow directions to get your Chinese name and zodiac sign. Write your Chinese name in
pinyin (the English-sounding translation - for example, "Mao bang di" ).
23. Chinese Poetry
______________________ Here are 12 poems by the Chinese poet LiYu. Read any four poems
and write the title of the one you like best.
24. The Old Silk Routes
______________________ One Silk Road began in China's ancient city of Chang'an (today's
Xi'an) and ended near the Mediterranean Sea, in the capital of Syria. What is the name of that
final Silk Road destination?
25. Photos
______________________Using the scroll bar on the right, look at this series of photos that a tourist
took of several Silk Road sites. What is the name of the city where spices are being sold in the outdoor
market?