What Do Historians Consider a Defining Characteristic of Chinese Civilization

question 73

Multiple Choice

What do historians consider a defining characteristic of Chinese civilization?

• A) The building of the Great Wall
• B) The emergence of notable philosophies and philosophers
• C) The challenging geography of mountains and deserts
• D) The interaction between nomadic and agricultural peoples
• E) The lack of a clear writing system

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