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These were: the Great Wall of China, the Grand Canal, the Terracotta warriors and the roads which increased ease of trade and travel. The Great Wall of China was roughly 1,500 miles long and guarded by a massive army, to protect the nation against northern invaders. However it exacted a massive financial toll and a great loss of life…

Qin Dynasty and Inca Civilization Living high on the hillsides, the Inca Civilization grew into a strong monarchy where they were separated from the rest of the world for hundreds of years. On the contrary, the Qin dynasty developed in valleys and plains where they had internal disputes and constant raids from the north. These civilizations were different in most aspects of life except for some minor topics. One aspect of life that differed between the two civilizations was geography and…

today, but he was also one of the most tyrannic and cruelest. He killed his brothers to make sure that he would always be emperor (Travel Guide China,1998-2015) and embarked on mammoth projects for self serving reasons. The projects, such as the Great Wall of China and the Terra Cotta Army, were of an immense scale and were made at great human cost (HubPages, 2014). He also buried alive 400 to 700 scholars because he wanted to suppress philosophy and creativity as he knew this would lead to…

Walls have been as much a part of Chinese culture and history as the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. The culture of pre-modern China highly valued walls, as they were everywhere; there was not a town with some sort of a wall around it, and “a city without a wall was as inconceivable as a house without a roof” (Turnbull 2007, 30). Walls were used as defense, and since the Chinese were so invested in using walls to protect cities and towns, why not use them to protect a large…

Mount Tai If I was a tour guide, I would first recommend the person to climb Mount Tai and see the sunrise. Mount Tai, also known as Daishan, Daizong, Daiyue, Dongyue, Taiyue, located in the middle of Shandong Province, under the Tai'an City, which stretching in Tai'an, Jinan, Zibo, with a total area of 24200 hectares.The main peak of the top of the emperor are 1545 meters above sea level, with the magnificent momentum of the majestic. There are some name as"the first of the Five Sacred…

out victorious. The Qin king didn’t think that emperor was enough so named himself Shihuangdi, or First Emperor. Some of the benefits under his reign was the standardization of weights, measurements, coinage and carts axle lengths. He had the Great Wall and thousands of miles of roads built. Some of the repercussions of his rule, was the outlawing of private possession of arms and in order to protect his interests, he ordered nobles to leave their land and move to the capital. He also burned all…

Imagine walking along the streets of China, walking below a sea of skyscrapers and a river of stalls full of food. The breathtaking view of the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. The hustling of people from left to right. The blinking lights that illuminate from the Bird’s Nest and the Shanghai Tower. An extraordinary sight to behold. China prides itself as the world’s most populated country and the largest producer and exporter of manufactured goods. China is the fastest growing…

himself Shi Huangdi, which means “1st emperor.” Both had major effects on China- Wu lowered taxes, promoted Buddhism, altered the examination system for potential government officials, and more. Shi Huangdi raised taxes, united China, built the 1st great wall, and more. Both were ruthless and killed or imprisoned anyone seen as a threat to their rule. While Empress Wu and Shi Huangdi are both very important parts of Chinese history, Shi Huangdi was much more crucial than Wu Zetian in terms of…

With the upcoming presidential election, politicians are starting to make their presidential announcements. Donald Trump is one of the few politicians’ who have made their presidential announcement. Trump is determined to become the next President of the United States. Trump’s perseverance to become President of the United States can be seen and heard throughout his entire announcement video. Trump’s speech has been carefully planned and outlined to persuade the audience to vote for him. To help…

The Great Wall of China, built in 206 B.C, is over 5,000 miles and took over 2,000 years to finish. It is a very significant and prominent feature of Chinese society, yet did the benefits outweigh the cost. Having this in mind and viewing both sides of the argument, The Great Wall of China did not outweigh the costs because it took many individuals away from important jobs, as well as increased the number of casualties throughout all of China. A reason why the benefits did not outweigh the cost…