Political Dynasty in Philippines Essay

4.a. Unification is integral in the early dynasties of China because unification resembles harmony throughout the land and to the people. This thought was initially derived from Kong Fuzi (Confucius) through his Confucian principles and was strengthened by Legalism in the Qin dynasty. In legalism, it is perceived that social harmony can be attained through a strong government that uphold laws firmly. The strong Chinese cognition that the foundations for a strong government depends in the agriculture and military also convinced China’s unification in the early dynasties. The agricultural necessity and its effect for sustainability and increased production through a unified land persuaded the early emperors into the necessity of the unification of various Chinese states. Also, the quest for domination and control by dynasties in various states in the period of Chinese warring states concluded into unification when the Qin Dynasty won dominance over the majority of the areas. Moreover, unification is vital to China because it generates a strong political, cultural, and economic identity and its continuity. This principle and culture sustained until today, much greater that the length of a…

around the globe for her intelligence and stand against corruption. Because of her brilliance, she received various recognitions: named as laureate of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for government service, cited for "for bold and moral leadership in cleaning up a graft-ridden agency", and recognized by The Australian Magazine as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World. In addition, she brought honor to the Philippines in 2012 by being the first Filipina and the first Asian from a developing…

Author John Littel claims the Taiping Rebellion of 1850-1864 to be the most destructive civil war of modern times. The Rebellion, regarded as a fanatical religious outburst, ravaged seventeen provinces, took over twenty thousand lives and irrevocably altered the Qing Dynasty. The Taiping rebels aimed to overthrow the oppressive Qing leaders as well as to change the theology in China at the time. This was done by forcibly spreading their own “Christian Messianic” theology. The Taipings used…

The phrase when defense pacts are invoked is used instead of if invoked because given the ongoing territory disputes the Philippines has with China it is only a matter of time before armed conflict arises. For years Philippines has engaged in dispute with China over the Spratlys Islands (comprised of small islands, reefs, atolls and rocks). Portions of the Spratly Islands have been claimed by The People’s Republic of China (PRC), The Republic of China (ROC/Taiwan), The Philippines, Vietnam,…

The administrative set up of the Ming Dynasty was in many ways similar to that of the Inca, with the vast kingdom rule by an emperor assisted by dozens of governors. The position of the Ming Dynasty ruler as a religious leader was almost identical to that of the Inca. The emphasis of the Ming dynasty emperor on religion and the building of the Temple of Heaven helped to plant in the people’s mind the importance of religion. This form of religious thinking and unity is nearly identical to the…

eventually made it’s way into places like Nepal, Japan, and Tibet before the first millenium was finished. Buddhism was so successful in the Tang Dynasty that Confucians began suppressing the Buddhists, who they saw as a threat to the Confucian state model. Even so, Buddhism spread widely in the Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming empires. Islam: (610 - 1750) After the death of Muhammad the Prophet,…

Week 5: The Imagined Community: Nationalism: • The concept of nationalism can be defined as a common identity formed between people (Okoth, 2006: 1). • Nationalism was previously viewed as an unpredictable and dangerous force (Chaterjee, 1993: 3). • Nationalism is a product of the political history of Europe (Chaterjee, 1993: 4). • CLASS QUESTION: Do you think that the Western countries had a reason to fear the phenomenon of nationalism? Imagined Community: • A nation is a socially…

Indian Ocean sailing was done by sight of land, navigation was lackluster. Therefore, navigating the open sea was seen as impossible. The people that would conquer this phenomena would not be European explorers of 1400-1700. Fairly, the major technological, technical and conceptual turning points would be taken by the Chinese under the Ming Dynasty. China saw itself as a land-centered society and a land power, so it never saw the need to explore the broad Pacific and South China Sea shoreline.…

Millions of people have migrated to the United States in search of a better life. Until the middle of the 19th century, most of them came from England, Ireland and Germany.23 The “melting pot” metaphor was used to describe the heterogeneous society of immigrants with different cultures becoming more homogeneous through blending together all the races.20 Chinese immigrants joined this mass migration to America in three waves, beginning in the 1840s and extending to the present era. During these…

Spain was once a powerful empire between the 16th and 17th century, the empire expanded from central Europe to North and South America, the Philippines, and many Caribbean islands. That all came to a halt when England started controlling the seas. The War of Succession (1701-1714) to the Spanish Crown marked the end of the dynasty of the Habsburgs and the coming of the Bourbon. King Phillip was able to strengthen the monarchy and was able to unite varies region. Under the Bourbon ruling, the…