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1. In 1267, Dadu was established as the imperial capital by the Mongols during the Yuan dynasty. What modern city was the imperial capital for a large period from the early 15th to 20th century?
2. During the second Sino-Japanese war, from 1937 to 1945, where did the Nationalist government set up their capital in south west China?
3. In 202 BC, it was made the imperial capital by the founder of Han dynasty. In which city, in Henan, can the famous Longman Grottoes be found?
4. In 1368 after the fall of the Mongol's Yuan dynasty, the Ming dynasty established the capital in this present-day largest city in Jiangsu province. In what city is the mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen located?
5. From 206 BC to 9 AD, it was the imperial capital of the Western Han dynasty. Which modern day city is the provincial capital of Shaanxi?
6. During the Northern Song dynasty from 960 to 1127 AD, this major city in Henan was named Donjing (Eastern capital), Bianlang and Bianjin. In which city are the historical sites of Dragon Pavilion, Iron Pagada and Xiangguo Temple located?
7. On 18 September 1931, the Mukden incident was staged by the Japanese Kwantung Army in this city to start the invasion of Manchuria. What city in Liaoning was previously known as Mukden or Fengtian?
8. During the Thee Kingdoms period (220-280 AD), the state of Shu-Han set up their capital at what present-day city which is famous for panda?
9. Formerly known as Lin'an, what major city in Zhejiang province was the imperial capital of the Southern Song dynasty from 1130 to 1276?
10. The Western Xia (Xixia) set up this capital city from 1038 to 1227. Where is this capital city in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region?
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