Ptolemaic dynasty

Ottoman Empire It was an empire created in 1299 by Turks. Spielvogel noted that the Ottoman Empire has occupied southeastern Europe in the seventeenth century, while it has lost several piece of territory, such as Slovenia and Hungary, during its expansion to the Austrian Empire (661). It experienced the further downfall by the beginning of the 18th century. With its gradually destruction, many European countries expressed strong interests on its territory. It should be studied today because the…

hold on and protect. Yu Shu Lien Yu Shu Lien is shocked by this act and does not realize at first why he would do such a thing as Wudang was his life. Wudang is one type of Kung Fu in China. His longing for a life with Yu Shu Lien is felt without being directly said. Yu Shu Lien goes to Beijing to visit Sir Te and bring him the Green Destiny. She explains the story to him on Master Li mu Bai wants to give up the green destiny the symbol of a great warrior and his traditions. The Green…

I. Introduction Yan Fu (1854-1921)is regarded as a great translator and an important translation theorist in China, for his translations and his proposition of Xin-Da-Ya. Since the formal publication of his Tiah Yan Lun in 1898, a "translation" (Dazhi or rendition) of Evolution and Ethics by Huxley, Yan Fu has undoubtedly served as a case study in Chinese Translation Studies. Gradually, Yan Fu Translation Studies becomes an indispensable part of Chinese Translation Studies. Provided a term Yan…

BRADEY HEATHFIELD CLASS 11 PROJECT. JANUARY 2015 THE HISTORY OF HOT AIR BALLOONS Hot air balloons date back to Zhuge Liang of the Shu Han kingdom (220-280AD) in China. These were used for signaling in the military and are known as Kongming lanterns. Albert’s Magnus who was a German philosopher also contributed with his theory of relative weights. In the 1500s Giovanni de Fontana made a object from cloth and rings of wood. His theory was if a burning brand that made lots of smoke was placed…

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…

The Differences and Similarities Between Chinese Culture(HK) and Western Culture(UK) No one will argue about Hong Kong is a multiculturalism city. Hong Kong was once colonized by the United Kingdom for over a century. At present, Chinese Culture of Hong Kong was already deeply influenced by other western culture, especially from Britain. From Language, Cuisine, Pop Culture, Literature, Architecture to Wedding style. Culture is the soul of every country, unique and sublime. As Gencel (n.d.) once…

Three-Flavour Study, ‘长文公’ is rendered as ‘Zhu Xi’ instead of ‘Chang Wengong’ (Lu, 2009). In fact, ‘长文公’ refers to Zhu Xi, a Confucian scholar in Song dynasty. ‘长文公’ is a particular Chinese address used in old China. Therefore, people in foreign countries are more likely familiar with the name –Zhu Xi because it is a name of a well-known person in Song dynasty. In this view, the translation is well done. Naturalization translation method refers to adopt a cultural term in the target language to…

INTRODUCTION Historically a caravan is a group of people traveling together, often on a trade expedition. Caravans were used mainly in desert areas and throughout the Silk Road, where traveling in groups aided in defence against bandits as well as helping to improve economies of scale in trade. Presently a caravan is a vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car and used for holidays. Why Caravanning ? You don't have to be active or outgoing to go caravanning. Simply enjoying the…

In Russian history there were three great Tsars: Vladimir the Great, Peter the Great, and Catherine the Great. Only one of these greats is a female, making Catherine’s rise to greatness even greater. Catherine was born Sophie Friederike Auguste of Anhalt-Zerbst in the Baltic port of Stettin, Pomerania on May 2, 1729 (Rounding, 7). She was the daughter of a minor Prussian (Germanic) prince, Prince Christian August of Anhalt-Zerbst (Lichman, Corey). As a child, Sophie received little affection…

Rome and the Han dynasty were two very successful and influential empires. The language started by the Romans became the basis of many languages all over the world. During the Han dynasty many inventions were created that are still in use, such as the compass and paper. Rome and China’s similarities, expansionistic military and monopoly of trade, helped them prosper. Their difference, how their governments functioned, led to the decline of the Roman empire. The size of the Roman and Han…