Chinese History Essay

cultural landmark, a historical site, the centre for consolidation of power and rallying of public support, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple is considered to be a true testament to Chinese history. Besides, the temple represents the cultural beliefs of the Chinese people, and showcases the classical Chinese architecture as well. The temple is a testament to the great cosmogony of one of the world’s greatest civilizations and is therefore rightly celebrated for its cultural,…

Chinese Pottery differs depending on the dynasty it was created in. When I was walking throughout the museum viewing all the different pieces of ceramics two pieces drew my eyes. The two pieces that I have chosen to write about are Bowl with Chrysanthemums and Bowl with children among vines. Both these pieces were done in China but at different points in time. Bowl with Chrysanthemums was done in China during the Ming dynasty which was the late 14th Century. Bowl with children among vines was…

As everyone knows that China is one of the most beautiful Countries all over the world. It is really famous for its long history and civilizations. As a Chinese girl, I’m so proud of my Country. And of course, I love it deeply in my heart. not just because it’s my hometow Yantai is the capital of scenery, the hometown of apple and the city of wine! Now I'm going to join my hometown Yantai; Have you ever been to the seaside and Nanshan Park in Yantai? Have you ever tasted the sweet apple of…

at the foot of Lingyin mountain, the south of the Yangtze River. It is initially built at AD 326, which has the history over 1,700 years. it is surrounded by beautiful natural views. It is also one of the most well-known ten Buddhism temples in China and the symbol of Hangzhou. Nowadays, this Buddhist holy site attracts millions of tourists from home and aboard every year. The history of Lingyin Temple could be tracked back to AD 326 in ancient China, it was the Eastern Jin Dynasty period.…

Through its course of a long history, Vietnam has successfully resisted not only the Chinese over-a-thousand-year domination but also the invasions of two Western powers, namely France and America. Under the Chinese rule, assimilation was inevitable that, like many other Asian countries, the culture of Vietnam is considerably influenced by its Chinese counterpart, as reflected in many aspects of life such as educational system, literature and social norms (Nguyen, 2002; Le, 2011). Huyen (2002)…

Faxian to India Stories about the adventures of early people especially the Buddhist monks are fascinating. This paper is an analysis of an excerpt of Chinese Buddhist monk’s journey from China to India. The topic of the essay is directly taken from the excerpt which is the primary source of my essay. It is the account of the journey of a Chinese monk, Faxian, from China to India through Central Asia. Faxian wrote the book from which this excerpt is taken. The excerpt was written to give an…

content with my shapes and numbers; reading and writing were never part of my agenda. By the third grade, I knew how to read simple words without the pinyin. However, in the Chinese language, words are remembered by sole…

Research on the military trend during the Northern Dynasty The physical activities could be traced back to the end of the primitive society. According to historic materials, 4,500 years ago, in the era of the Huangdi Dynasty, the genre of dancing called “yun men”(the door of the clouds) and all kinds of martial practices, bare-handed or armed, has been recorded by the historians. In the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States Periods, with the hotbed of numerous philosophical thinking…

make people suddenly lost their identity in the fast developing world. The issue is far more complicated than it is on the first sight, and the process of is far more struggling. By analyzing the history of cosmology in China, modern society is able to not only gain a better knowledge of [-the-] Chinese, but to look at itself from a different angle.…

family of Chinese immigrants. His grandparents migrated from China to Brazil before his father was born. Patrick’s father, aunt, and uncle all grew up in Sao Paulo and later went on to study in the United States in search of better opportunities. However, while most of the Shih family stayed in the U.S., his father, Teh Shih, moved back to China and consequently, that’s where Patrick was born. While Teh might not have been born in China and, therefore, may not be considered a Chinese returnee,…