Also, where would the world be today, without Chinese takeout?:D
I would have to vote China, though it's not on the poll. It's civilization goes back over 4-5,000 years and it's still here. Most cultures that came in contact with the Chinese were sinisized. The Chinese made many 1st discoveries as well. Many of the major countries surrounding China, adopted their writing system and Korea, Japan, and Mongolia still use it today. For thousands of years, the world has been trying to get a hold of the silks and other goods that come from China. China was the purpose of the Silk Road. Gunpowder came out of China. As did printing and many other achievements. Also, where would the world be today, without Chinese takeout?:D