Chinese Geography/ Topography
China has a great variety of climate. The vast land expanses of China include plateaus, plains, basins, foothills, and mountains. Defining rugged plateaus, foothills and mountains as mountainous, they occupy nearly two-thirds of the land. The south has some tropical rainforests covering the land. North-west China is covered in vast desert. China has the Himalayan Mountains. Melted snow from the mountains create water for the Yellow River and the Yangtze River.The Yellow River gets its name because of the yellow clay dust that is blown across the north of China. The clay is blown into the river and gives it a yellow look. The Yellow River is also called 'Mother River of the Chinese People.' The Yangzi River is the …show more content…
In eight dynasties there were many thing invented. In the Qin Dynasty they made writing, language, money measurements, the Great Wall of China, expanded networks of canals and roads and the multiplication table. In the Han dynasty there was the silk road, paper, iron, pottery, the wheelbarrow, seismograph, compass. Rudders for ships, weavings, hot air balloon, and decorations. In the Era of Disunity they invented the collar harness, calligraphy, kites, helicopter propeller, matches, umbrella and the paddle wheel. There was scroll painting, gunpowder, drinks, flamethrowers, dance, and music in the Tang Dynasty. In the Song or Sung dynasty there was the magnetic compass, the rocket, printing, guns, cannons, wine and opera. Decimal numbers were founded in the Yuan or Mongol …show more content…
These philosophies are Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism. Confucianism is a system of moral, social, and politics. The major Confucian concepts include ren , zhengming, zhong , xiao , and li. It created the Yin and Yang. Confucianism is not necessarily regarded as a religion, allowing one to be a Taoist, Christian, Muslim, Shintoist or Buddhist and still profess Confucianist beliefs.Taoism is a philosophy which later also developed into a religion. Tao literally means "path" or "way", although it more often used as a metaphysical term that describes the flow of the universe. The Three Jewels of the Tao are compassion, moderation, and humility. Nature and ancestor spirits are common in popular Taoism. Legalism is a pragmatic political philosophy, whose main motto is "set clear strict laws, or deliver harsh punishment." Buddhism is a religion, a practical philosophy and arguably a psychology, focusing on the teachings of Buddha. Mohism was founded by Mozi. Mozi was strongly against Confucian
China has a great variety of climate. The vast land expanses of China include plateaus, plains, basins, foothills, and mountains. Defining rugged plateaus, foothills and mountains as mountainous, they occupy nearly two-thirds of the land. The south has some tropical rainforests covering the land. North-west China is covered in vast desert. China has the Himalayan Mountains. Melted snow from the mountains create water for the Yellow River and the Yangtze River.The Yellow River gets its name because of the yellow clay dust that is blown across the north of China. The clay is blown into the river and gives it a yellow look. The Yellow River is also called 'Mother River of the Chinese People.' The Yangzi River is the …show more content…
In eight dynasties there were many thing invented. In the Qin Dynasty they made writing, language, money measurements, the Great Wall of China, expanded networks of canals and roads and the multiplication table. In the Han dynasty there was the silk road, paper, iron, pottery, the wheelbarrow, seismograph, compass. Rudders for ships, weavings, hot air balloon, and decorations. In the Era of Disunity they invented the collar harness, calligraphy, kites, helicopter propeller, matches, umbrella and the paddle wheel. There was scroll painting, gunpowder, drinks, flamethrowers, dance, and music in the Tang Dynasty. In the Song or Sung dynasty there was the magnetic compass, the rocket, printing, guns, cannons, wine and opera. Decimal numbers were founded in the Yuan or Mongol …show more content…
These philosophies are Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism. Confucianism is a system of moral, social, and politics. The major Confucian concepts include ren , zhengming, zhong , xiao , and li. It created the Yin and Yang. Confucianism is not necessarily regarded as a religion, allowing one to be a Taoist, Christian, Muslim, Shintoist or Buddhist and still profess Confucianist beliefs.Taoism is a philosophy which later also developed into a religion. Tao literally means "path" or "way", although it more often used as a metaphysical term that describes the flow of the universe. The Three Jewels of the Tao are compassion, moderation, and humility. Nature and ancestor spirits are common in popular Taoism. Legalism is a pragmatic political philosophy, whose main motto is "set clear strict laws, or deliver harsh punishment." Buddhism is a religion, a practical philosophy and arguably a psychology, focusing on the teachings of Buddha. Mohism was founded by Mozi. Mozi was strongly against Confucian