Dynasty

about the origin of pipa in China. This is due to the fact that the word pipa was used in ancient texts to describe a variety of plucked instrument throughout the era of dynasties well as the differing accounts given in these ancient texts. As a case in point, the artwork Pipa is a stunning musical instrument from the Ming Dynasty during the late 16th and early 17th century. It is made from wood, ivory, silk, and bone. On the back of the pipa, there is hexagonal pictures carved…

investigation. Song Ci was one of the major contributors in study of crime scene investigation. Song Ci’s profession, early work, and impacts of his work help expand CSI for thousands of years. Song Ci was a Chinese forensic medical expert during the Song Dynasty. He worked as an official in the criminal court. He had experience in prison administration (Cultural China, 2008). Song Ci was knowledgeable in medicine and science. Therefore, he became the father of forensic medicine. His famous…

The Voyages of Zheng He (1405-1433), Zheng He’s first trip took him from South China Sea through the Indian Ocean. The purpose of the emperor’s expedition seems to have been to obtain recognition and gifts from other rulers. The voyagers did not intend to conquer or colonize, but they were prepared to use military force against those who refused to respect them. After Zheng He’s death China did not continue with these navigations. I believe china wanted to stay isolated so they didn’t have any…

through the civic examinations. The impact of Confucianism was far reaching with effects displayed in art, literature, social rank, and education. To do this I am going to first provide an insight into the Han Chinese culture as a whole during the Ming Dynasty, including a view point from Europe at the time; then I will explain the significance of the civic examinations and the influence of Confucian ideology in art at the Ming court. Next the printing industry’s role in the perpetuation of…

that can glorifying the legitimacy of political authority and distinguish the difference of the authority and common people(Fig7). In Nan Yang Han Hua Guan exhibited two statues that are found in Han Tomb. These two statuses are common in the Han dynasty. Bu (2010,p.65-67) claimed that they are the tomb guardians: one with a single horn is Bìxié and the one with two horns is Tiān Lù. (Fig8)They symbolize material success and wealthy…

The Silk Road should be called The Silk Road because one of first high retail forms of commerce and trade was silk. It was invented by Empress Xi Ling during the Qin dynasty, she was drinking tea when a cocoon dropped for a mulberry tree, as she pulled it out of her cup, the cocoon unwound and became a single shimmery strand of silk. Xi Ling then gathered more cocoons and wove it into a cloth, creating the first silk item, a silk cloth. The start of the Silk Road began in China therefore it is…

travels down the family line as they become successors. Moss Roberts notes this as one of the philosophy’s strongpoints in his afterword for his translation of Three Kingdoms: “It is a concept less active in times of stability, [because] changes of dynasty are relatively infrequent; they are the exception, not the rule.” He also talks of its strengths outside of times of crises, saying “it is always a useful reminder to the ruler of the penalty for misgovernment.” Not only does this philosophy…

Gupta Empire, the Late Han Dynasty and the Muslim States, all faced the colonization of new lands while maintaining one cultural community. The expanding domination and the formation of tribute system of all three societies through force led to the need for male soldiers and as a byproduct the increasing “authority of senior males and arranged marriages” (Mckay,et.182,237,342). Through an exploration of Vatsyayana's Kama Sutra during the Gupta empire, as well as Pan Chao’s Lessons for a Woman…

support the army that defended China from external threats. External Causes: Externally the Han Dynasty faced the same threat that plagued every indigenous Chinese government throughout history-the danger of raids by tribes that moved around a lot. The Han government did not have the resources to buy off the tribes also known as nomads. One of the most important factors in the collapse of the Han Dynasty was the Xiongnu Wars of 133 BCE to 89 CE. Over two centuries the Xiongnu fought throughout…

The rebellion, along with some ensuing problems regarding to the European nations caused downfall of the dynasty. Then the people of republic of china emerged, it is the government now, thanks to the boxer rebellion, missionaries has stop coming to china, and the west and many great powershas stop trying to colonize the country aswell. The Boxer Rebellion…