Vocabulary Words

abacus-----This is used in China and other parts of the world to do math problems.

Asia-----China is on the continent of Asia.

Beijing-----The capital of China.

calligraphy-----the art of beautiful handwriting.

China-----the third largest country in the world.

Chinese language-----One of the world's oldest languages.

Confucius---- He was the most influential and respected Philosopher in Chinese history.

dynasty-----a line of rulers from the same family.

emperor-----The king or ruler is called this.

Great Wall of China-----It is 4,160 miles long. Built to keep invaders out.

Hong Kong-----One of the world's most crowded places. Many people travel to this city because it is a center of trade with much activity.

Huang He-----It is sometimes called the Yellow River because it carries large amounts of soft yellow earth. It is China's second longest river.

Mount Everest----- It is in the Himalaya Mountains. It is the tallest mountain in the world.

Spring Festival-----It is commonly called Chinese New Year. It takes place in mid January to mid February. It falls at different times each year.

Tibet-----It has been part of China since the 1950's. It is called the "Roof of the World". It's snow covered mountains are the highest in the world.

Yangtze River-----means "Long River". It is the longest river in China and the third largest in the world.