HI!  By now, you've read the first three pages in "Discovering China!" — a new kind of study unit for Middle School students. The questions here will help you to review what you've just learned about China. They can also help you expand your "treasure chest" of knowledge about world cultures, in general….

PART A. Directions. Read all five statements carefully. Then, on the line to the left of each one, write T if it is true, F if it is false, or O if it states an opinion.

____ 1. Xinjiang is in the western part of China.

____ 2. China is neglecting its people's need for modern roads.

____ 3. China spends just about the right amount of money on its people's social welfare needs.

____ 4. The Chinese Empire came to an end in 1949.

____ 5. One of the goals behind China's current tree-planting program is to reduce pollution.

PART B. Directions. Read the first question carefully. Then select the best answer from the three choices that follow. Copy the letter of that choice (a, b, or c) on the line to the left.... Answer all the other questions in Part B the same way.

____ 6. On which continent is China located?  (a) Africa  (b) Asia  (c) Europe

____ 7. The term "China Proper" refers to the part of China where its culture originated. Which of the following geographic features is in China Proper?  (a) Qinghai-Tibet Plateau  (b) North China Plain  (c) Himalaya Mountains

____ 8. Which of the following rivers does not flow through China Proper?  (a) Black Dragon River  (b) Yellow River  (c) Yangtze River

____ 9. Which of these statements about China's Great Wall contains an error?  (a) It is a network of walls.  (b) It was built by emperors.  (c) It is in southern China.

____ 10. If you wanted information about daily life in old Beijing, which of these would be the best source?  (a) the Great Wall  (b) a book of Chinese legends  (c) hutongs

____ 11. Who was the first emperor to unify China under a central government?  (a) Puyi  (b) Zhu Yuanzhang  (c) Qin Shi Huang

____ 12. In which of the following "books" would you most likely find an account of trade in ancient China?  (a) Terra Cotta Warriors  (b) Silk Road  (c) Ethnic Minorities of Yunnan

____ 13. The construction of the Three Gorges Dam has affected China in several ways. What was the main purpose for which the dam was built?  (a) increased electric power  (b) relocation of people  (c) changes in job patterns

____ 14. In which Chinese city is the new Pudong business district located?  (a) Shanghai  (b) Xi'an  (c) Chongqing

____ 15. In round numbers, what is the current population of China?  (a) 1,300,000,000  (b) 130,000,000  (c) 13,000,000

PART C. Directions. Choose one of the next two questions. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer. Whenever possible, use details to support your answer.

16. Imagine that you were with Amy and John on their trip to China. Write a journal entry of your own for "Day 22." In it, describe the place or experience that you think best symbolizes the "real" China.

17. Write an essay for your school paper. In it, state and explain your views on whether the USA and China should encourage student-exchange programs at the college level.

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