Classical Asian politics, particularly that of China and India, were influenced by the religions and/or philosophies in their respective regions, being that China was strongly affected by Confucianism and Daoism and India by Hinduism and Buddhism. In China, Confucianism played a prominent role in the Chinese government by how it sought to rectify any sort of political disorder through an emphasis on virtuous behavior. As a result, most rulers tried to act neither greedy nor arrogant, but…
As we know, “widow” in China is an attractive word which attracts numerous scholars to study. “Widows in the Kinship, Class, and Community Structures of Qing Dynasty China” is one of these studies written by Susan Mann. In this journal, Susan Mann first came up with the changed concept of chaste widowhood in Qing dynasty and described the measures that Qing court Implemented to encourage chastity of widows. Then the author summarized three facets of widowhood embodied in Qing society, they are…
Definition and History of Islam and Uighurs in China Despite how the current government may treat religion, religion has been a major driving force throughout China’s history. There is hardly a time when China wasn’t affected or influenced by religion, or peoples of a certain religious group. There are two major native religions in China that have played important roles not only cultural and socially, but within the shifting governments of the dynasties as well. The most major and influential…
been widely spread. Many of these, such as Confucianism and Daoism have their origins rooted within. However, one religion that sparks much interest is Buddhism. Buddhism is a foreign religion that spread throughout China and had major impacts on the culture, and at the same time, China had major influence on the development of Buddhism. The oldest form of Buddhism is known as “Theravada Buddhism,” and as it uses the oldest completed extant early Buddhist canon, the Pali Canon, it can be…
Feudalism is system of government were many people would live on a manor including a lord, vassals, and knights. The lord would typically be the owner of the fief, he would then find vassals that would be willing to provide protection for him in exchange for use of the land, but not ownership. There is special ceremony performed to show the importance of this relationship called an homage, at this ceremony the agreement of the vassal providing physical protection to the lord, and the lord…
located on the east side of China, with their capital Chang’an. The capital became the hub of the Tang Dynasty. It brought merchants, scholars, and etc from neighboring lands. At this time other influences from foreign countries were occurring, such as the Silk Road. By having the Silk Road, led to mix and spread of cultures and beliefs. The Tang spread chinese culture and kept trade with the west secure. This Buddha sculpture originates during the Tang Dynasty in China (618-907). Because of…
the scholar only after he had achieved his exams. Also important is that this was their happy ending to the story; today’s society would call a happy ending a wedding, it reflects the significance of the examinations on the people of Ming Dynasty China because they believed that having the best life would come from achieving an…
Introduction: China is an economic giant that has shaped the overall economic structure of the world. The traditional culture of China has also allowed for the unique system that China has. The Chinese government invests a significant portion of its money. The huge working class is a very strong asset for Chinese businesses. Because of the influence of Capitalism on the Communist country, China’s economic system allows for the existence of monopolies. China’s economy is more successful than…
people. Economically, China is one of the top locations for companies to outsource production; as a result, China has no control over the emissions these outsourced factories produce. Lastly, there exists a social structure in China where those most affected by the pollution are peasants; these peasants are often uneducated and unable to voice their complaints. For these reasons, China is unable to…
Chinese social media Did you know that China comes in 8th place for the most censored country? China has been growing more and more ever since it became a nation, and that means a bigger flow of information. This led to China establishing a bill regulating the flow of information over the internet. This meant censoring major foreign websites. Of course, this made a lot of people angry. With this being said, this caused mass protests, outrage, and chaos. China censored many websites, in order to…