1. China from the Outside By Ryan Heasman

2. Land and Water 2 China is full of breathtaking landforms. China is full of breathtaking landforms. For example they have Mt.Everest and the plateau of Tibet. For example they have Mt.Everest and the plateau of Tibet. In land area it is the 3 rd largest in the world. In land area it is the 3 rd largest in the world. It is based around many coasts and rivers. It is based around many coasts and rivers. Along while ago it collided with a huge piece of continent. Along while ago it collided with a huge piece of continent. This caused the earth to change and made the Himalaya mountains. This caused the earth to change and made the Himalaya mountains.

3. Land and Water 2 China is home to the oldest civilization in the world. China is home to the oldest civilization in the world. It is home to over one billion people. It is home to over one billion people. China is the most populated country in the world. China is the most populated country in the world. China has many provinces the most popular one is called the Han. (Hans) China has many provinces the most popular one is called the Han. (Hans) Most people live in the city and a few people live in the deserts, highlands, and mountains. Most people live in the city and a few people live in the deserts, highlands, and mountains.

4. Climate and vegetation 1 In China the climate differs greatly. In China the climate differs greatly. The northern area has summer daytime temperatures reaching over 30 degrees. The northern area has summer daytime temperatures reaching over 30 degrees. Also has cold winters. Also has cold winters. Central has hot summers and also cold winters. Central has hot summers and also cold winters. The southern with very hot summers and mild winters. The southern with very hot summers and mild winters. So China has cold and mild winters and hot summers. So China has cold and mild winters and hot summers.

5. Climate and vegetation 2 China has some of the worlds best plant diversities. China has some of the worlds best plant diversities. Major plants found from the frigid north, temperate, and tropical zones are all found in China. Major plants found from the frigid north, temperate, and tropical zones are all found in China. Chinese forests are distributed according to the climate zones. Chinese forests are distributed according to the climate zones.

6. Climate and vegetation 3 China is home to over 2,000 species of edible plants. China is home to over 2,000 species of edible plants. It is also home to over 3,000 medicinal plants. It is also home to over 3,000 medicinal plants. Ginseng found in the Changbai Mountains, safflowers found in Tibet, Chinese wolfberry found in Ningxia and notoginseng found in Yunnan and Guizhou. These are all well-known Chinese herbal medicines. Ginseng found in the Changbai Mountains, safflowers found in Tibet, Chinese wolfberry found in Ningxia and notoginseng found in Yunnan and Guizhou. These are all well-known Chinese herbal medicines.

7. Climate and Vegetation 4 Monsoons strongly have an affect on China’s climate Monsoons strongly have an affect on China’s climate Monsoons are winds that blow across regions at certain times Monsoons are winds that blow across regions at certain times China also gets another violent storm called a typhoon China also gets another violent storm called a typhoon A typhoon whirling speeds that blow to over more than 75 mph A typhoon whirling speeds that blow to over more than 75 mph These storms cause major damage to the vegetation These storms cause major damage to the vegetation

8. Natural Resources 1 Some days, China’s oil workers struggle to get oil. There isn't much oil, so they will have to import it Some days, China’s oil workers struggle to get oil. There isn't much oil, so they will have to import it Chinese oil dudes struggle in all kinds of weather, but they never stop Chinese oil dudes struggle in all kinds of weather, but they never stop Even though East Asia is full with natural resources it doesn't have that much oil Even though East Asia is full with natural resources it doesn't have that much oil

9. Natural Resources 2 China is full of natural resources. For more than 2,000 years the Chinese have mined tin, copper, and iron China is full of natural resources. For more than 2,000 years the Chinese have mined tin, copper, and iron Also, China has one of the largest supplies of coal Also, China has one of the largest supplies of coal Although China does not have everything it needs, it has to import a lot more materials Although China does not have everything it needs, it has to import a lot more materials

10. Historic Traditions 1 Over two thousand years ago there lived one of the most important thinkers of all time lived. He was called “Confucius” Over two thousand years ago there lived one of the most important thinkers of all time lived. He was called “Confucius” He wrote a famous quote called “Let the ruler be a ruler and a subject a subject.” He wrote a famous quote called “Let the ruler be a ruler and a subject a subject.” Confucius lived at about 500 B.C. He taught people that everyone has duties and responsibilities. Confucius lived at about 500 B.C. He taught people that everyone has duties and responsibilities.

11. Historic Traditions 2 For a long time China had little to do with the rest of the world For a long time China had little to do with the rest of the world The great wall of China started before 206 B.C The great wall of China started before 206 B.C China had a lot of achievements, but they were being way to smart about it. They thought that they were the best civilization in the world. China had a lot of achievements, but they were being way to smart about it. They thought that they were the best civilization in the world. China was ruled by an emperor China was ruled by an emperor

12. Historic Traditions 3 Along time ago China was way ahead of the rest of the world in inventions and discoveries Along time ago China was way ahead of the rest of the world in inventions and discoveries Many of the Chinese discoveries were spread to China and Japan Many of the Chinese discoveries were spread to China and Japan The first ideas were from Confucius they then went on to Japan and Korea The first ideas were from Confucius they then went on to Japan and Korea When there were some troubles people fled to Korea When there were some troubles people fled to Korea

13. People and Cultures 1 In 1949 China was a communist country this made major changes in the Chinese life In 1949 China was a communist country this made major changes in the Chinese life First the communists made it so nobody could own any land. They made things called Communes which is a piece of land which everybody works together and nobody owns the land First the communists made it so nobody could own any land. They made things called Communes which is a piece of land which everybody works together and nobody owns the land They also pay everybody the same price for working. This then caused a major problem, people did not work, but they still got the money They also pay everybody the same price for working. This then caused a major problem, people did not work, but they still got the money

14. People and Cultures 2 Also the Chinese workers were bitter on losing their land. Only because they had to gain family for their poor families Also the Chinese workers were bitter on losing their land. Only because they had to gain family for their poor families This way farmers weren't working so China had no products and was losing a lot of money This way farmers weren't working so China had no products and was losing a lot of money Since they were losing money they made a rule. The rule stated that you could have one child or have no child Since they were losing money they made a rule. The rule stated that you could have one child or have no child Go on to find more about the children thing Go on to find more about the children thing

15. People and Cultures 3 This rule was made for certain reasons. If you had two children you would have to buy them 2 sets of clothes for both and everything else like that. This rule was made for certain reasons. If you had two children you would have to buy them 2 sets of clothes for both and everything else like that. They were also not allowed to have a child under the age of 20. Also people who only had one child had special privileges. They were also not allowed to have a child under the age of 20. Also people who only had one child had special privileges. Also when they took away the owners land there was a major food shortage. Food gained Also when they took away the owners land there was a major food shortage. Food gained when the government made it so when the government made it so certain people could own land. certain people could own land.

16. Chart of stubborn farmers

17. People and Culture 4 In China about 19 out of 20 people trace back the ancestors to the “Han” (The mighty Han) In China about 19 out of 20 people trace back the ancestors to the “Han” (The mighty Han) This is a picture showing the Han dynasty.

18. China Transforming itself 1 The streets of China were fairly quiet back in in 1980s you would see a few people riding around on their bicycles. Although now if you went there it would be jam packed with cars, bikes, motorcycles, and buses. In 1996 there was about 670,000 cars, buses, and trucks on the streets. The streets of China were fairly quiet back in in 1980s you would see a few people riding around on their bicycles. Although now if you went there it would be jam packed with cars, bikes, motorcycles, and buses. In 1996 there was about 670,000 cars, buses, and trucks on the streets. A short while ago in China there used to be cramped little houses made of clay or brick. These days if you went there you would see hundreds of skyscrapers. A short while ago in China there used to be cramped little houses made of clay or brick. These days if you went there you would see hundreds of skyscrapers.

19. China Transforming itself 2 When the Communists took over 1949 they had few friends with the other major nations of the world When the Communists took over 1949 they had few friends with the other major nations of the world The U.S.A had took sides with nationalists. The Soviet Union used to be on the same side as the communists, but later withdrew. Only because they disagreed on how a nation should be ran. The U.S.A had took sides with nationalists. The Soviet Union used to be on the same side as the communists, but later withdrew. Only because they disagreed on how a nation should be ran.

20. China Transforming itself 3 When the lousy communists took over China they had major problems. Nobody took sides with them and China had not had any piece for centuries. When the lousy communists took over China they had major problems. Nobody took sides with them and China had not had any piece for centuries. Under the leader ship of Mao Ze Dong there were major changes. The communists had seized all the land, but he was still not happy. Under the leader ship of Mao Ze Dong there were major changes. The communists had seized all the land, but he was still not happy.

21. China Transforming itself 4 When Mao was in charge he made a radical change. He made a policy called the “Great Leap Forward.” When Mao was in charge he made a radical change. He made a policy called the “Great Leap Forward.” Since Mao wasn’t very good at what he did the radical policy turned out to be called the “The Great Leap Backwards.” So actually Mao wasn’t very good. In other words he was evil Since Mao wasn’t very good at what he did the radical policy turned out to be called the “The Great Leap Backwards.” So actually Mao wasn’t very good. In other words he was evil

22. China Transforming Itself 5 Apart from Mao and everything there is a lot more changing. Apart from Mao and everything there is a lot more changing. During the late 70s the communists had realized that the things they did had actually heart China. When Mao died 1976 more moderate leaders gained power. The next 20 years they gradually made it so China was free enterprise. Now China was happy. Now the government and the citizens do things together. During the late 70s the communists had realized that the things they did had actually heart China. When Mao died 1976 more moderate leaders gained power. The next 20 years they gradually made it so China was free enterprise. Now China was happy. Now the government and the citizens do things together. The neighbors of China were now experiencing economic booms. People then called them the Asian tigers The neighbors of China were now experiencing economic booms. People then called them the Asian tigers This meant that they were gaining money fast, but they had no experience. So this meant that all the money was wasted. This meant that they were gaining money fast, but they had no experience. So this meant that all the money was wasted.

23. China Transforming Itself 6 When the neighbors of China were losing money China was gaining loads of money. Though China had aid from foreign countries so was not part of the Asian Tigers. When the neighbors of China were losing money China was gaining loads of money. Though China had aid from foreign countries so was not part of the Asian Tigers. Today as we speak China is becoming an economic force. Today as we speak China is becoming an economic force. Yet their progress had made challenges, but they don’t care they are working on these. They are working to be the best! Yet their progress had made challenges, but they don’t care they are working on these. They are working to be the best!

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