Qin Dynasty

My world is called Hei’an meaning darkness since they live in a dark cave. There are seven cities the greatest being Shenghuo Hei'an, the other six are called Siwang, Qi si, Buxing, Huo, Shui, Wu Xing. Each city is a separate nation with its own government and laws. Connecting the cities is a series of bridges. To pass from each city you must have a passport or other papers. If you are an outlaw you will have to use the caves to get from city to city. The rules are pretty much the same from city…

Ethics of Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism Confucianism Confucians believe that social harmony comes from an appropriate hierarchy of human relations. Some of the examples of relationships in the society include that of ruler and subject, friend and friend, husband and wife, and father and son. In addition, Confucian scholars believe that the society is better off with the Junzi. In this case, the Junzi refers to persons that possess high education and devotion. Such people are considered…

The Presentation of Love in Tang Dynasty Poetry “The Tang Dynasty (618 AD–907 AD) was a period of unequaled magnificence in Chinese history. During this time, Chinese armies marched across Central Asia, prompting an influx of foreign peoples, wealth, and ideas into China”(Gardner). As a result, there is likely to have been a prominent spread of ideas and styles (such as the spread of Buddhism and Daosim) that may have impacted the ideologies of people living during this era. Popular ways for…

When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka took place during one of the United States’ greatest acts of injustice, Japanese internment. This was a time of fear for Americans during World War 2 where our fear of Japan made us believe that we had to send Japanese-Americans to internment camps for the safety of our country. The situations that this internment created begins to wear down the characters in the story causing their beliefs to be dynamic. At the beginning of the book the mother…

Social and Cultural Risks 1. Religion The religious landscape of China is extremely diverse with 100 million followers of various faiths. Chinese religion is generally known to have two opposed and complimentary principles; yin and yang. The dominant religion is Buddhism, followed by Confucianism, and Taoism. The core value of harmony is where these beliefs overlap. 2. Family There is a tremendous emphasis placed on lineage and family ties. Many Chinese citizens can trace their genealogy…

In the film To Live, we follow a family as they encounter struggles and hardships throughout the turbulent period of the Great Leap Forward, in China. As with many time periods throughout the history of China, traditional Confucian values are present, and can be seen throughout the film. Such as one example early on in the movie in which the main character becomes angry with his wife for showing up and disrupting his gambling, and says that she is going to make him lose face. The concept of…

With a reassuring click, Nick locked his office door and strode silently down the darkened hall. After spending most of the day studying the golden Tablet of Sekhmet in his office, his shift at the history museum was over, and he was ready to head home. The tablet, discovered two years ago in the tomb of an ancient Egyptian king, was surrounded by myth and lore. Inscribed on it were prayers and spells to promote a safe passage to the afterlife, along with a warning: “Thieves beware, for this…

Confucianism is an ideology of order in which everything has its proper place. Confucianism idea of order especially the hierarchy of occupations was strictly enforced between samurai, peasants, artisan, and merchants. This influenced the layout of Kyoto. In Chapter 1, “Heian-kyō: The Ideal”, describes “how the city was meant to be, how it was planned, and how it was idealized.” Kyoto is laid out in a grid pattern with the emperor’s residence positioned on top. Everything else is based on…

The Boxer rebellion in China in 1900 has many interesting parallels to events in the early 21st century. It saw an uprising in a non-western country against what was seen as the corrupting influence of western practices and ideologies. In some respects a foretaste of the current war against terrorism, in that a basically grass roots organisation fought what they saw as a holy war against a technologically superior collection of foreign powers to preserve their values and beliefs. On one side of…

In the ancient world powerful civilisations would be successful, but weak and vulnerable civilisations would struggle. Ancient China was one of the civilisations that held a lot of power during ancient times. Ancient China was a very successful civilisation due to the vast array of cultural achievements and legacies that endure today. Taoism was an extremely influential religion, and was one of China’s many cultural achievements. The Silk Road was a vital source of trade and contact between lots…