Xia Dynasty

The study of China is something that has fascinated Western scholars throughout history. Whether it be the perceived exotic and mysterious nature or an interest in historical, political, and economic issues, the study of China has captivated scholars for ages. Likewise, as the study of China has continued, it is only natural that the perspectives and methodologies used to understand China would also develop and advance. Two such perspectives include Edward Said’s “Orientalism” and Paul…

Road from 200 B.C.E. to 1450 C.E. served an extremely important role for the economics of Asia and Europe because it connected empires from the east to the west. While the trade first created for the purpose of trading between Romans Empires and Han Dynasty. Over time, the Silk Road expanded from trading purpose to the spreading of cultures, religions, technology, and as well as epidemic diseases such as the Bubonic Plague. However, goods, and merchants were still traveled along the Silk Roads…

Middle East, China, and Africa were great civilizations during their time, having some differences and similarities within their empires. This time period had many civilizations that came to life, but few managed to stay afloat which is what these civilizations managed to do. They all had many great achievements that throughout time others have built upon. These three civilizations created a path for others to follow or to break from. They all helped open a gateway for many new and great…

Background information on the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty reigned from 202 B.C.E to 221 C.E. The first ruler of the Han Dynasty was Han Gaozu. IV. The Establishment of the Han Dynasty In the beginning Emperor Han didn’t use any of the policies from the Qin dynasty. As time went on the policies of the Qin dynasty began to be integrated. The Han Dynasty used the Qin Dynasty idea of tripartite division to divide the central government into civilian, military authorities, and censorate. V.…

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In the sixth century B.C.E., Buddhism’s foundation was laid in India, and through rampant travel and trade, in which goods and ideas were exchanged between multiple groups, the religion spread farther into foreign lands such as China. China incorporated Buddhism into their society by the first century B.C.E., and this syncretism of Buddhism into Chinese society allowed for the religion to rapidly gain converts, many in the lower class, who strived to fulfill the appealing teachings of the Buddha…

Mary Stuart, who was well known as Mary, Queen of Scots, was born in Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland on December 8, 1542. Mary was the daughter of Mary of Guise and King James V of Scotland. Mary of Guise was King James V’s second wife. When Mary Stuart’s father passed she became Mary, Queen of Scots. She was only six days old when she became Queen. Because Mary was so young, Mary’s uncle, Henry VIII tried to take control of power. Mary of Guise was the one to act as regent on for her…

The time after the Civil War during America's expansion to the west was a time of great change and opportunity. But it was also difficult, challenging, and painful for many who came to seek a new life or opportunity. Through rebellion, secession, war, and expansion, the citizens of this new and still growing nation began to acknowledge the plights and unfairness to segregated groups. A war had been fought over the plight of one group of oppressed people. But change comes slowly, and other non…

In the time period of 1960-1989 political policy’s drastically changed and conservatism became extremely prominent. Factors that contributed to this change in politics included new social changes like the women’s rights movement, reaction to a large federal government, and the weakness of US foreign policy. During this time period military and foreign policy in the United States were viewed as weak. The Carter administration humiliated America and conservatives wanted to change that. During…

For example, both rebellions had occurred during the reign of the Qing Dynasty in China. Another example, after the fall of both rebellions, the government had mentioned and made efforts to reforms being made. Adding to this, after the Taiping Rebellion, the some government leaders had called for reforms patterned on Western…