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| Ancient Chinese culture laid the foundations for later East Asian civilization. Many elements of culture had attained a high level of development well before the end of the first millennium. In 1279, the Song dynasty fell to the Mongol armies led by Kublai Khan (1215-1294), founder of the Yuan dynasty. The Mongols profoundly affected the country's culture, particulary the art of painting. |
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| From 1279 until the founding of the Republic of China in 1912 three great dynasties rule China: the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), the dynasty(1368-1644), and the Qing dynasty(1644-1911) |
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| China is credited with the invention of . |
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| The phoenix may represnt the yin, the principle characterized by . |
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| The dragon may represent the yang, the principle characterized by . |
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| Throughout Chinese history, have been closely connected and equally esteemed. |
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| The paintings of Wu Zhen are a symbol of the ideal Chinese gentleman. |
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| By the period, Chinese potteres had extended their mastery to fully developed porelains. |
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| What is another name commonly used for the former Imperial Palace Compound? |
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| Jesuit painter Giuseppe Castiglione went by what pseudonym when painting in China . |
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| The Manchus founded the dynasty. |
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| A lobed rim Qing porcelain has at its center Fu, Lu, Shou, the three star gods of . |
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| happiness, success, and longevity. |
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