People's Republic Of Imperial China

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1. What did you learn from others’ presentations (5 different topics)?

I learned that in China live a lot of animals as well as people. Most are common animals that live in other countries but some of the animals that live in China I have never even heard of. Some other thing I learned were the sports of China. I never knew anything or much less heard of anything such as Shadow boxing. Before taking this Mandarin Class or listening from the presentations I never even heard anything called a Mid-Autumn festival even though I have heard of the Chinese New Year. I also learned about many new athletes and politicians. I learned more about famous people heard of and I also learned about new people I have never even heard of before. I also learned a ton of new things about the Chinese Government. I never knew that there was a People’s Republic of China and the Imperial China. Lastly, I learned a lot about chinese culture. Its culture including its language was fastinating and interesting. I was amazed and facinated by the statues, temples and other places its people created like the Terricotta Army and the Forbidden City.
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What is the most fascinating thing about China?

The most fascinating thing about China is it’s culture. I learned a lot about chinese culture. Its culture including its language was fastinating and interesting. I was amazed and facinated by the statues, temples and other places its people created like the Terricotta Army and the Forbidden City.

3. Do you want to learn Chinese and visit China in the future? Why or why

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