Beijing is the capital of which country?
AnswerChina
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China.
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Beijing facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Beijing, China, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which vast palace complex in central Beijing was home to Ming and Qing emperors?
AnswerThe Forbidden City
The Forbidden City was the imperial palace for nearly 500 years, from the Ming to the end of the Qing dynasty.
Going deeper
What does the name Beijing mean?
AnswerNorthern capital
Bei means north and jing means capital; Nanjing means southern capital.
What are Beijing's traditional narrow alleyways called?
AnswerHutongs
Hutongs are lanes lined with traditional courtyard homes called siheyuan.
Which dish, known for crisp roasted skin, is named after Beijing's older spelling?
AnswerPeking duck
Peking duck is roasted until its skin is crisp and served with thin pancakes.
Expert level
Beijing's Summer Palace is centered on which lake?
AnswerKunming Lake
Kunming Lake covers most of the Summer Palace grounds, below Longevity Hill.
Which dynasty moved its capital to Beijing and built the Forbidden City in the early 1400s?
AnswerMing
The Ming Yongle Emperor built the Forbidden City between 1406 and 1420 and moved the capital to Beijing.
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