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Questions
- What is the capital city of China?
- Who made Beijing the capital during the Yuan Dynasty?
- What is the Forbidden City?
- During which dynasty did Beijing get new walls, gates, and temples?
- Did Beijing host the Olympic Games in 2008? (Yes/No)
- Why do many tourists visit Beijing?
- How old is Beijing’s history?
True or False
- Beijing’s history is more than 3,000 years old.
- The Forbidden City was built during the Qing Dynasty.
- Beijing was once called Ji.
- The city faced no challenges in the 1800s and 1900s.
- The Great Wall is a famous place near Beijing.
Discussion Questions
- Would you like to visit Beijing? Why or why not?
- What historical place would you most like to see in Beijing?
- How do you think old buildings and modern life can exist together in one city?
- Are there any old or famous cities in your country? Tell us about one.
- Do you enjoy learning about history? Why or why not?
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Answer Key
Questions
- Beijing.
- Kublai Khan.
- A huge palace where emperors and their families lived.
- The Ming Dynasty.
- Yes.
- To see famous places like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace.
- Over 3,000 years old.
- True
- False
- True
- False
- True