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Beliefs and Values
Religion was important as it shaped the ideas, history and people of Ancient China.
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TradeTrade was an important part of Ancient China and influenced it in many ways.
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DynastiesThroughout most of China's history it was ruled by powerful families called dynasties.
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Death and Funerary CustomsIn Ancient China death and funerals were taken very seriously. There were three steps to a successful funeral.
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Fascinating Facts
Did you know?
- The last Emperor of China became the ruler when he was only three years old. His name was Puyi.
- It was Chinese astronomers who first spotted Halley's Comet, in 240 BC.
- In China, the number 4 is considered unlucky because it sounds like the word for 'Death'
- The Ancient Chinese were the first people to drink tea. At first it was primarily used for medicine
- There were more than 100,000 rivers in Ancient China.
- Giant pandas are considered to be a symbol of bravery and have existed in China for as long as three million years.
- Although many people spoke different types of Chinese, the written language was the same, making reading and writing was very important to the Empire
- Soccer actually originated in China
- The colour red symbolises happiness