The bull wasn't a prop; it was a worthy opponent to the leaper. Here, man competed not against another man, but against the forces of nature. A modern reconstruction of a bull leaper's journey. Image via Michael Lahanas.
Interesting facts about China : China is the most populous (1.36 billion - 2014 estimated) & fourth largest country in the world by total area (9,596,961 sq km). People's Republic of China is also known for largest standing army with second largest defense budget. China is the world second largest economy by nominal GDP and GDP (PPP).
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS. China is on the continent of Asia. Ancient Chinese writing used characters and symbols. The Chinese invented the kite, silk cloth, the compass, fireworks and a metal called bronze. They built the Great Wall for defense from their enemies. Egypt is on the continent of Africa (northern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea). The ancient Egyptians wrote with hieroglyphics.