China Cultural Awareness Book Report
Introduction
I chose the book On China by Henry Kissinger to analyze the country I was assigned because it was a fairly new book. On China was written in 2011, information throughout the book was relevant, up to date, and easy to comprehend. Throughout the last few months of Warrant Officer Basic Course we have been introduced to numerous tools that help us during the Targeting process. One of the tools that we utilized was the acronym PMESII-PT (political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure, physical environment, and time.) This acronym is utilized in regards to analyzing a specific operational environment for a given area. The focal point of my analysis of the book On China is
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The context in this paper therefore is going to analyze the country progression utilizing the information written in On China. I will analyze the country from the ancient China to the Modern china that has established her through political leaderships and economic stability of the country.
Political organization in China
Dynasty rise and falls characterized China’s ancient political organizations (Kissinger & Henry 88). The dynasty era began during the Xia dynasty in around 2100-1600 BC and ended when the Republic of China government was formed in the year 1949. Their political organization was hereditary, hence the name dynasty. This meant that when the king or the emperor died the succession for the throne would occur in the same family line; mainly from father to son. There were some occasions, however, when a non- blood relative would assume the leadership positions. Nevertheless, this was in very rare instances. This kind of political organization and ruling to some extent might have promoted unity of the various kingdoms as per the time; although this was not always the case. There are some instances when the country Kingdom split and later merged again through conquests and war.
The ancient China was characterized by many dynasties (Kissinger & Henry 72). The Xia dynasty was the first. The Shang dynasties succeed the Xia dynasty (1600-1046). Then there was the Zhou Dynasty. It was followed by the
In the period 1046B.C- 256B.C the Zhou Dynasy ruled. Next, during 221B.C -206B.C, the Qin Dynasty ruled. Finally from 400 years to 220C.E, the Han Dynaty ruled. Throughout all these dynasties, political, economical, social,and religion, were problems which led to different scenerious.
In the long history of China, there are three dynasties that are similar and different. These three dynasties are Zhou (1046-256 BC), Qin (221 BC to 206 BC) and Han dynasty (206BC -220AD). They have similar government structure, different way of strengthen government, and different teaching.
Following the collapse of the Han Dynasty in 220, China declined into an elongated term of division. China was divided and in a time of war, with a lack of leadership. It was only in the Sui Dynasty (589-618) reunited North and South China as one. The Tang (618-906) and Song (960 - 1279) Dynasties that followed created the “Golden Ages of China”. Although the Tang and Song Dynasties existed in a similar time and had a similar economy, there are also many differences between the influential dynasties such as certain aspects of their society and politics.
China was divided for almost four centuries. It became unified in 581 with the founding of the new dynasties, Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties. During the time of these dynasties, many changes took place. There were changes in the political, social, and economic structures. The first changes took place during the Sui dynasty in 581. Additional changes took place during the Tang dynasty in 618, and the Song dynasty in 960.
The following are the Chinese dynasties in order from oldest to most recent: Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. The legendary dynasty is the Xia, which is believed to be around 2000 BC. The Shang (1700-1000BC) developed the first written Chinese language. The Zhou (1028-221BC) built the first roads, expanded trade contacts and trade routes, and also developed plows and irrigation systems. Trade at this time was expanding in China. The Qin Dynasty (221-207BC) built the famous Great Wall of China as a defense mechanism and also united all of China under one central government. Next is the Han Dynasty (207BC-AD220), which did a lot for China in terms of trading. They developed the Great Silk Road, a trading route that stretched from China all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. The Sui Dynasty (589-618) united almost all of China. Followed in suit by the Tang Dynasty (618-917) discovered one of Chinas' leading exports, porcelain. During the Tang Dynasty, the first block-style printing press was invented. The Song Dynasty (960-1279) came next, which took over all of China and later took the southern rule after being conquered by the Jin. The Song Dynasty is responsible for developing Chinese cuisine as we know it today. During this time period the compass and gunpowder were also discovered. The Jin Dynasty (1127-1234) took rule over Northern China from the Song. The Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) brought a long period of peace to
I. In the Classical period, China’s early empire was created on behalf of developed agricultural systems, better control over the country, and fending off invasions from the north. The rise and fall of the Zhou, Han and Qin dynasty has provided the foundation for the growing country of China. These dynasties has contributed agressively to China’s accomplishments. Such as, the Great Wall of China during the Qin Dynasty, expansion of Chinese Territory during many of the dynasties, and overcoming the invasions from the Nomads from the north, the huns.
There were many Chinese dynasties that rose and fell throughout China’s history. The history of China, in a way, is a history of battles and wars. These wars were so important that they changed the structure of Chinese culture both then and now. Three dynasties that rose and fell during ancient China were the Han, the Tang, and the Song. The rise and fall of these great dynasties form a link that runs through Chinese history.
Introduction: Looking over the shoulder of history, Dynastic China and Egypt were perhaps two of the most substantial, long-lasting, and abiding civilizations. A dynasty is simply defined as a succession of rulers from the same family. The ancient Egyptian dynasty was present from about 3100 to 332 BC. It was ruled in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Ancient dynastic China, which lasted from about 1000 BC to 500 AD, lay in the Yellow River Valley.
China is one of the Four Ancient Civilizations. China’s long and mysterious history is over 4,000 years. The Chinese dynasties include Shang, Zhou, Han, Tang, Sung, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. Each dynasty had made contributions to China today. China has the world 's longest continuously used written language system, and is the source of many major inventions.
The Shang Dynasty was the first of many dynasties for ancient China. From 1500 B.C.E. to 1050 B.C.E. The Shang developed a wide spectrum of societies, metal working skills, along with writing that lead into present day Chinese.
The Shang dynasty is the earliest documented dynasty to dominate China. They rose in around 1750 B.C.E, first appearing in the Yellow River Valley.
In 581, he started a new dynasty called Sui (Connections: A World History, Volume 1 pages 311-312). The country also documents many eminent people who gave to the nation’s enrichment and development experienced today. Nevertheless, this essay seeks to discuss the major alterations in political structures, social and economic life that took place during the Sui dynasty, the Tang dynasty and the Song dynasty in China. Sui Dynasty
Rhoads Murphey describes the history of China history is on the succession of dynasties that ruled it over a period of time until around 1912 when Republic of china was formed before rising to the current People’s Republic of China was formed in 1949. In China, a dynasty was made up of Kings or emperors that came from the same family. They ruled in succession where a king could be inherited by his son or his immediate relatives. Although china’s history is majorly regarded on the basis of dynastic ruling, other small kingdoms were established that ruled different part of china. For example, in 200AD, the fall of great Han dynasty triggered formation of smaller kingdoms all over the china which were later united by a short lived Sui Dynasty that reigned between 580 and 618 AD.
Home of 20 percent of the world’s population, China has a very unique and diverse culture. China’s long history dates back over 4000 years. After the birth of the Chinese Communist Party, the country began an overhaul to change its economic status amongst the world. This research paper is going to introduce and educate the reader about the geography, economy, political party, and the military that make up the mysterious country to the East.
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