CHINESE HEROES

1. Mulan – A legendary Chinese warrior who disguised herself as a man to fight in place of her father in the army. 2. Confucius – A philosopher and teacher whose teachings have had a profound impact on Chinese culture and society. 3. Yue Fei – A military general and national hero who fought against invading forces during the Song dynasty. 4. Li Bai – A renowned poet from the Tang dynasty known for his lyrical and romantic poetry. 5. Laozi – The founder of Taoism and author of the Tao Te Ching, a classic Chinese text on philosophy and spirituality. 6. Zheng Chenggong (Koxinga) – A Ming loyalist who led resistance against the Qing dynasty and played a key role in the defense of Taiwan. 7. Hua Mulan – A historical figure who inspired the legend of Mulan, a brave warrior who fought for her country disguised as a man. 8. Hong Xiuquan – The leader of the Taiping Rebellion, a major uprising against the Qing dynasty in the mid-19th century. 9. Sun Yat-sen – A revolutionary leader and founding father of modern China, who played a key role in overthrowing the Qing dynasty and establishing the Republic of China. 10. Zhang Heng – A polymath from the Han dynasty known for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and cartography.