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China has a long and extremely rich history, stretching back nearly 4,000 years. Prior to the 19th century, China was one of the most advanced civilizations on Earth, and with one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and a population approaching 1.4 billion, the country stands poised today to become a superpower in the years to come. China includes an incredible diversity of cultures, religions, peoples, and landscapes. How much do you know about the world's largest country?

2. Which of these theories about how China got its name has been debunked by scholars?

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A Chinese national flag flies in front of Beijing Telegraph Building on a hazy morning in central Beijing, February 28, 2013. Beijing's environmental authorities said on Thursday air quality in Beijing and nearby regions hit dangerous levels, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Named after the Qin dynasty, the first to unify China in 221 BC

Coined by Marco Polo, who traveled to China in the 13th century

Derived from the Chinese word "Zhongguo," meaning “Middle Kingdom”
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