Dusty Roads

What Is the Origins Of The Name China?

October 11, 2022 Anita Hummel Season 2 Episode 35
Dusty Roads
What Is the Origins Of The Name China?
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Show Notes

China’s name comes from the Sanskrit name “Cina.” The name refers to the Qin Dynasty, the first dynasty to rule China. The name “Cina” or “China” is not seen in western writings until the early 16th Century. Listen to Anita as she tackles where the name China came from,  some of the highlights during the first dynasty, and the Great Wall of China.

To discover more about China, you can check our blogs below,

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