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China, Mongolia, and Taiwan
Helps you study for tests on China, Mongolia, and Tawian.
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Geography
6th Grade
12/06/2009

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typhoon
Definition
Violient storms with high winds and heavy rains.
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arable
Definition
Term that means "suitable for growing crops"
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emperor
Definition
Ruler of a large empire.
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dynasty
Definition
Ruling family that passes power from one generation to the next.
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Beijing
Definition
Capital of China
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Shanghai
Definition
Largest city in China
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martial law
Definition
Military rule
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multiple cropping
Definition
Two or three crops are raised each year on the same land.
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gers
Definition
Large, circular felt tents that are easy to raise, dismantle, and move.
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Ulaanbaatar
Definition
Capital of Mongolia
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dikes
Definition
High banks of concrete or earth used to help reduce flooding.
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Porcelain
Definition
A very fine, thin pottery.
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Padoga
Definition
Buddhist temple in China.
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Command economy
Definition
The Governmet owns most industries and makes most economic decisions.
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most-favored-nation status
Definition
Countries that have this get special trade advantages from the US.
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Mt. Everest
Definition
World's tallest mountain.
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China
Definition
Country with the world's largest population.
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The Chang
Definition
Name of world's longest river.
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The Gobi
Definition
Name of the world's coldest desert.
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Contributions of Qin dynasty.
Definition
The Great Wall, the writing system, named the country.
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Mongols
Definition
The people who first conquered China in the 1200's.
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Contributions of the Han dynasty
Definition
The compass, paper, and porcelain,
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typhoon and monsoon
Definition
Two types of "storms" or weather patterns that affect China's climate.
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9
Definition
The number of years Chinese children are required to have in school
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