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.                                           

 

              

                

 

Xin Nian (New Year)