Confucianism is based on a previous dynasty known as the Zhou. Founded in China in between 6th-5th B.C.E. Confucianism has 6.4 million followers to this date making it the…
it and expect humans to be in harmony with the nature. Their love for nature can been seen in the landscape paintings and in the themes of their poetry, furthermore, in their medicine. The second most influential book that has ever existed in Chinese history and the book that has been translated the most, after the Bible, has been the Daodejing. There as some commitments that come along with Daoism like: naturalness, spontaneity, and freedom. Daoism is seen thorough martial arts, worldwide.…
I wanted to compare Egypt and China’s government because they have distinct similarities. First of all, I like how they both left behind written history. Egypt left behind Hammurabi’s Code, and China left written records from the Shang Dynasty. (1700-1027 B.C). Egypt and China were both very involved with religion in their government. Feudalism was present in China, but not in Egypt. But, Egypt did have what was similar to an emperor. Egypt…
All should-know things about the Forbidden City in Beijing, China Besides the stunning, colorful landscapes, China is also famous for its long, impressive history with many ancient palaces still remained. Among them, the Imperial Palace is the most outstanding place, which is the China’s largest and most well-preserved heritage sites. Popularly known as “Forbidden City”, it is proud to be in the top of the World’s 5 most important palaces, that contributes to the tourist development and historic…
with the outside world indirectly led to fail of the Qing Dynasty. China is transition from a traditional society to a modern one and transformation from the Kuomingdang to the Communism; where under Chairman Mao Zedong’s ruling, people have to get rid of the old and welcome the new. During the time of the Chinese Civil War, Kuomingdang or the Nationalist and Chinese Communist Party battle one another although they were all Chinese. “The Chinese Civil War of 1945-1949 continued a struggle that…
by art can change to better fit each society and region that they encounter. Not only can artwork create meaning, but the meanings can change in various ways. Kyoto Cermaic Tea Cup: Momoyama Period- Japan One thing that creates meaning throughout history is tea. Tea during the Momoyama Period is seen in many different ways as a sense of refinement. For any man who wanted to reach the highest levels of Momoyama society, tea was the way to achieve that. At one point in time, it was seen as a…
China has had a history like no other. From dynasties ruled by emperors, to the communist revolution, to an eventual crossroads between the 20th century and western influence. China grew from an agrarian society to global superpower like the US, but the differences between the US and China are stark. The US is a democracy with a multi-party system competing for offices in government. However in China, the party is above the government; public offices are filled by appointed party members and the…
structures of these regions have come from a history of global interactions which have brought them to the state they are in presently. Interactions between cultures have ultimately, shaped the world in which we are currently living…
understand Mesopotamia from 3500 to 800 BC to understand debt and credit. From the time of Mesopotamian tribes in 6000 BC, transactions would usually take place without the use of currency. Not to mention, some of the first written documents in human history are Mesopotamian tablets recording credits and debits. The earliest paradigms of moral philosophy reflect what it means to imagine morality as debt, in terms of…
Over the course of history, a number of items have impacted society. The economical development and growth of society has been influenced by several things. Agriculture and trade has had a tremendous impact on the economic development and growth of society. One such area that has been impacted is that of Mesopotamia, which is Greek for land between rivers. This is now modern day Iraq. The civilizations that make up the Mesopotamia are the Upbraid, Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian and…