Xia Dynasty

prove your worth to become someone high-ranking, but that didn’t mean everyone was fair about it and didn’t cheat their way in if they could. Both civilizations were impartial when it came to a certain religion in laws. Ancient China, during the Han Dynasty, was more philosophical. They had customs that you should follow and morals that were important, but no laws. In Rome it was similar. Religion was a private concern of families. They were practical about it, and only had a set of customs to…

The heart and stomach of a king by Carole Levin looks into the life of Queen Elizabeth I and how gossip and rumor influenced her life and her rule of England. This book effectively adds a new twist to other history books on Elizabeth by focusing on less formal and more personal aspects of her life which makes the book an interesting read even for people that are not incredibly interested in history. In chapter two of the book it starts talking about the idea of courtships over the course of…

Walty Toub Bonner History ‘16 The Fall of the Ming Dynasty The Ming Dynasty was one of the most powerful dynasties at the time and after a long battle politically, economically, and socially it falls. The Ming Dynasty also known as “the Great Ming” ruled over China for over 250 years. The Ming Dynasty faced many problems during their downfall including the reign of the wanli emperor, role of the eunuchs, economic breakdown and natural disaster, rise of the manchu, political…

It is easy to look at early civilizations and pick out similarities and differences. As people all around the world started to settle in the areas that best supported life, the role of government took many different shapes. Egypt and China are two countries that although took very different shapes in their governments they also have quite a few similarities in their form and function. The rise of civilization in Egypt was fast taking about 500-600 years, whereas the rise of civilization in China…

In what ways is sex used by Anne and Henry as a weapon in this set of historical events? During the beginning of Henry VIII reign England was recognized as a Catholic nation with ties that gave tremendous amount of authority to the Pope of Rome, however, Henry VIII abolished those ties and consequently changed the whole country religious foundation for the sole reason that his sexual desires or quest for a male heir conflicted with the Pope. Henry VIII was displeased with his 20 years of…

What was life like for those who lingered on the Silk Road? The Silk Road elongated for miles going east and west through China. One might fathom about all the favorable effects of the Silk Road, but what about the opposing facts? Although the Silk Road led to cultural diffusion and other things, no one acknowledges the concepts of how dangerous it could have been for people traveling in caravans, camels, etc. through the Taklamakan desert. The Silk Road had a negative impact by people’s lives…

Through conquest, pillaging and the unification of mongol clans, Genghis Khan formed an empire stretching over 33 million km²: the largest land bound empire known to date. From the time he was appointed to rule the Mongol Empire in 1206 to the end of his reign in 1227, the Great Khan became famous for doing truly great, yet truly horrific things. Although much of Genghis Khan’s life is still shrouded in mystery and legend, there is clear evidence that can be pieced together to form conclusions…

Robert Greenleaf while showing the flaws of traditional leadership in his prodigious play titled, ‘Servant Leadership’, said, “Traditional Leadership…is authoritarian with accumulation and exercise of power without clearly defined task and measurable result”. He thus implies that servant leadership share powers, put the need of others first, and help people to develop as highly as possible. Preferring this style of leadership, I draw strength from historical, literary and personal experiences.…

Terracotta Soldiers of Ancient China Introduction There have been more than 8,000, life-size terracotta soldiers discovered in China. The terracotta soldiers were buried in several underground chambers. The soldiers are positioned like they are guarding something. Each soldier has a different face. The terracotta army is a replica of a real army buried to guard emperor Qin Shi Huang Di in his grave. Grave Dwellers The soldiers were buried as part of a grave. John roach states,”The terracotta…

Giancarlo Casale’s The Ottoman Age of Exploration makes it a point to introduce the concept of global politics to the study of the Age of Exploration and early modern Ottoman history. Giancarlo Casale is currently a professor at the University of Minnesota and specializes in the history of the early modern Ottoman Empire. Casale main purpose in this text was to provide a cohesive narration of the Ottoman Age of Exploration. Casale makes the important distinction that the European age of…