Famous People
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Revolutionary and first communist leader of China, initiator of Cultural Revolution
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Mao Zedong
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Another communist leader, referred to as a "Architect of Modern China' due to his economical reforms
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Deng Xiaoping
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First emperor of China, that unified the country
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Qin Shi Huang
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One of the most influential philosophers in history, his teachings underpinned East Asia's cultre
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Confucius
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Overthrower of last Chinese dynasty, 'Father of the Nation' in China
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Sun Yat-Sen
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Leader of Republic of China that fled to Taiwan after civil war
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Chiang Kai-Shek
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Current paramount leader of China, since 2012
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Xi Jinping
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Chinese businessman and philanthropist, founder of Alibaba Group
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Jack Ma
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Famous Chinese actress, which played in 'X-Men' movie
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Fan Bingbing
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One of the most popular Chinese actresses, from #2 ethnicity
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Dilraba Dilmurat
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Basketball player who played in Houston Rockets, one of the most recognizable athletes from China
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Yao Ming
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Culture
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Most famous Chinese holiday, known also as Spring Festival
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Chinese New Year
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There are 12 of them, associated with above
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Zodiac
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Hello! in most common Chinese language
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Nǐ hǎo
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Most known Chinese martial art
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Kung Fu
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Traditional Chinese martial art which focuses on gentle movements and control of breathing
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Tai Chi
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Religion and philosophy, that influenced folk and national beliefs, created by Laozi
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Taoism
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Book wrote by Laozi, foundation of Taoism
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Tao Te Ching
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Famous Chinese book, wrote by general Sun Tzu
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The Art of War
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Ancient traditional practice which claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment
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Feng Shui
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Traditional Chinese clothing, starting with H
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Hanfu
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Game with 144 tiles based on Chinese symbols and characters that originated in southern part of country
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Mahjong
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Green gem stone, associated with royalty, high status and heaven
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Jade
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Traditional Chinese type of vessel, with fully battened sails
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Junk
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Food
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Aromatic hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves in boiling water, originating from Yunnan province
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Tea
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Most famous type of Chinese dumplings, in Japan known under the name 'gyōza'
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Jiaozi
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Condensed soy milk that's pressed into solid white blocks in a process similar to cheese making, dating back 2000 years
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Tofu
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Spicy, stir-fried Sichuanese dish made with cubes of chicken, peanuts, vegetables and chili peppers.
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Kung Pao
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Vessel of roiling broth, into which diners plunk meats, seafood, vegetables, and starches
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Hot Pot
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Another traditional dumpling that typically has stuffings like meat, seafood or veggies
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Wonton
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General name of large range of small Cantonese dishes, usually eaten for brunch
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Dim Sum
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Savoury rolls with cabbage and other vegetable fillings inside a thinly wrapped cylindrical pastry
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Spring Rolls
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_____ Duck, dish known for its extremely crispy skin and moist, tender meat that originated in China's capital
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Peking
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Hong Kong
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What status Hong Kong has? (and Macau also)
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Special Administrative Region
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Country that controlled Hong Kong until giving it back to China in 1997
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United Kingdom
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Hong Kong is #1 city by number of _________
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Skyscrapers
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_______ Walled City was a place with highest density that ever existed
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Kowloon
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Famous peak with beautiful views on city and tram
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Victoria Peak
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Island with airport, Disneyland and big Buddha statue
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Lantau
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Flower on Hong Kong's flag
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Bauhinia
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How people from Hong Kong are called
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Hongkongers
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Famous Hollywood actor and stuntman who played in films like 'Rush Hour' and 'Karate Kid'
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Jackie Chan
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Probably the most known martial artist of all time and actor, who mysteriously died in 1973
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Bruce Lee
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Macau
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Country that colonized Macau until 1999
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Portugal
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Macau is the biggest _______ center in the world
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Gambling
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Currency of Macau
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Pataca
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Macau is a territory with the highest population ______ in the world
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Density
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Macau's cuisine is world first _____ cuisine (mix of two different cuisines)
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Fusion
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Famous hotel and casino, most recognizable part of city's skyline
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Grand Lisboa
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City which along with Hong Kong and Macau is connected by world's longest sea bridge
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Zhuhai
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