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| CULTURAL and HISTORICAL CHINA Chinese culture is the oldest and probably the purest in history. There has been very little influence on the chinese. Until recently, it has been ruled by a monarchy and an agricultural economy, creating a long-lasting stability. |
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| Religion in China has a fusion of elements in Confuscianism, Daoism and Buddhism. They are popularly thought of as "the Three Faiths are One." |
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| Southern China |
| The Great Wall of China |
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| A yurt is a traditional house in northern China and Mongolia. |
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| Household kitchens and utensils are simple, using few pots. |
| Market places are often outdoors as this one, |
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| or like this in the modern cities. |