Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
A region is an area of land that has common features. These features can be natural, such as climate or landscape. They can also be artificial, such as language or religion. The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, above, is an area of China inhabited by Uyghurs, a Muslim group with ethnic ties to Turkish people.
Photograph by Wei Ping Teoh, MyShot
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Ancient Civilization: China
Ancient China is responsible for a rich culture, still evident in modern China. From small farming communities rose dynasties such as the Zhou (1046-256 B.C.E), Qin (221-206 B.C.E), and Ming (1368-1644 C.E.). Each had its own contribution to the region. During the Zhou Dynasty, for example, writing was standardized, iron working refined, and famous thinkers like Confucius and Sun-Tzu lived and shared their philosophies. During the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang commissioned the Terracotta Army, and the Ming Dynasty refurbished the Great Wall to protect the nation from Mongol attacks. Learn more about the history and rich culture of Ancient China with this curated resource collection.
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Ancient Civilization: China
Ancient China is responsible for a rich culture, still evident in modern China. From small farming communities rose dynasties such as the Zhou (1046-256 B.C.E), Qin (221-206 B.C.E), and Ming (1368-1644 C.E.). Each had its own contribution to the region. During the Zhou Dynasty, for example, writing was standardized, iron working refined, and famous thinkers like Confucius and Sun-Tzu lived and shared their philosophies. During the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang commissioned the Terracotta Army, and the Ming Dynasty refurbished the Great Wall to protect the nation from Mongol attacks. Learn more about the history and rich culture of Ancient China with this curated resource collection.