Tristan Maness
920409793
Dr. Aderinto
HIST 107-03
September 5, 2014
Primary Document:China
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the name of the country China? Probably, like most people you think of The Great Wall or of the Monarchs. China is so much more than a 5,500-mile long wall of brick, and families ruling for hundreds and hundreds of years. China is bursting with 9.6 million square kilometers ("Land Area.”) of delicate mountains, rivers and temperate climates. As well, China has a very storied, and treasured culture that has been enriched by many years of perseverance and the mindset to never stop improving, even in the face of hardships.
The society and people from China in the early years were not so different from China today; many of the traditional beliefs and values are still intact. One very prominent value in the early Chinese culture was religion and the role it played. Religion was not only important on a spiritual level, but also at a governmental level. For example, during the rule of emperor Yu, Shu ching said that “heaven chose the rulers of the government”, and they held ministers at very high positions. Stating that heaven chose the rulers of the government illustrates that Chinese religious values played a crucial role in early civilization, and in choosing who ruled there country. It is evident though the entire history of China; from the Xia dynasty, Shang dynasty, and to the modern Chinese government that religion
Ancient China’s rich history has a direct influence on the China of the 21st century. First, the immense importance of the cultivation of rice, which became a staple source of food in China for centuries. Next, the primary source of accounts of ancient china comes from the Shujing, which spanned the Xia, Shang, and Zhou empires. Furthermore, The power women could hold reached its heights during the Shang empire, and underwent a downward trajectory during the Zhou empire. Moreover, regime changes have had a unique outcomes in China due to the “Mandate of Heaven” which gave new regimes the control over the civilians of the conquered empires. Lastly, the decline of the Zhou came about from the power of local rulers who began to seek their own interests. Ultimately, the mandate of heaven bears responsibility for keeping China intact for centuries regardless of conflicts and shifts in power.
Ancient China is one of the oldest and longest lasting civilizations in the world. The Ancient Chinese have thrived for thousands of years because of the geography, their skills, and their talents. Throughout history, rivers such as the Yangtze and Huang He rivers made China thrive for thousands of years. While other features such as deserts and mountains like the Gobi, Himalayas, and the Taklimakan isolated the Chinese and kept other civilizations from culturally diffusing into Chinese lifestyle and culture.
The United States and China Relation started since 1784, but it wasn’t until 1970’s when The United States finally recognize the communist people from China. This led us to be influenced by their culture, politics, but the most important economically. The relation of these two countries was not so good at the beginning, since China is a communist country that was involved with many countries that were in war. The interaction of these countries goes back to 1785 when the first Chinese sailors arrived to Baltimore looking for wealth and then it increases in 1847 with the Gold Rush in San Francisco that attracted many Asian Immigrants in look for new opportunities. The U.S. Department of State mentions in their archive United States Relations
China, one of the world’s first civilizations. Today, it is widely known for it’s cultural and technological advances. China has a captivating and rich history. China’s rulers-known as emperors-had a long rein over China. Approximately 2000 years expanding over thirteen dynasties. Out of those dynasties, the Tang was the most glorious of all.
Religion? Culture? Ancient China had many distinct characteristics that made it so unique and memorable. Religion, culture, and many other attributes served as a foundation for what we know as ancient China today. Ancient China had many distinct religious and cultural characteristics, but also had huge amount of influence and impact to each other. Philosophy and the distinct way of life was defined by the many practices and beliefs within the Chinese culture. Religious practices in China pushed people to gain god's favor, in other words do good deeds. China's almost too perfect geography kick started the start of a new civilization.
Tina Sang Individuals and Societies Ms. Zadoo October 15th, 2015 Block D The Chinese Revolution of 1911 It was only until 1949, when Mao established the People’s Republic of China, that the perspectives of the Chinese political system grew more realistic. Of the four thousand imperial years that existed beforehand, the majority was greatly influenced by a concept called the “Mandate of Heaven”. All of China’s principles, laws, ideas, and central government were propelled by the notion that Heaven, or the natural law, issued a command that decided when a dynasty was to fall and take on a new leader. The Mandate of Heaven expressed the importance of a just ruler that had the duty to take good care of his or her people.
The culture of the Bronze Age in China, was mainly ritual oriented. As a result, iconography was used in various objects, such as guangs, or wine pourers. Guangs from the Shang dynasty, often depicted images of various animals and environments. One such guang was composed during the Shang dynasty. Its bronze cast symbolized power and wealth in ancient China. The structure is that if many different animals.
China's main religion is Buddhism. In Sichaun Province you'll have the opportunity to see the largest stoned Buddah in the world. The Leshan Giant Buddah is carved into a cliff in Mount Emei. It is so large that one foot could fit about one hundred people and they say that its ears are huge so it can hear everyone's prayers. The statue was completed in the beginning of the ninth century and it took them about ninety years. Carvers used a unique method to create the statue, which measures 71 meters in height. Instead of carving it from the ground up, they carved it from the top to bottom. This was to prevent rocks falling down on them. Precautions are also taken when they clean the statue, which many believe has blessed the region. One of the
China, or People’s Republic of China, is a sovereign state located in East Asia. China spans 9.6 million kilometers making it the second largest country by land, only surpassed by Russia with 17.8 million kilometers. China is the most populated country on the planet with 1.35 billion people. Rich with history and tradition that goes back to ancient civilization, China has risen and fallen in power many times over. Within the last 30 years, China has become a dominant global leader once again and this has surprised many analysts due to their rapid success.
China's sages promoted the belief that whenever a dynasty collapsed it was because the gods were unwilling to support it any longer and because it was time for another dynasty to replace it one that would receive approval from the gods, certainly. Heaven played an essential role in the Chinese society and people attributed most major changes in their society to how it influenced individuals across China. Personal gods were apparently too insignificant to be considered influential in a situation where a new king would come to rule over China. Heaven alone was capable to dictate the beginning or the end of a dynasty.
Because of its power and stability, China heavily influenced its neighboring countries: Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. Each of these different cultures interacted with China in different ways and, due to these interactions, these cultures developed different cultural patterns derived from China. Out of the three, Korea, a region northeast of China, was the most heavily influenced by China. Around 100 BCE, Korea’s oldest known kingdom was conquered by emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty which marked the beginning of the first wave of Sinification. Thus, Chinese culture flooded throughout Korea until Chinese control over Korea weakened, and the Koguryo established an independent kingdom.
China is great for many things. China's greatest accomplishment would be the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall of China took approximately 20 years. It was also built near the year 200. The wall was meant to protect China from Barbarians. Even though it didn’t exactly keep away all barbarians it still keep out most of them. Then is actually became more of a wall against China and the rest of the world.
China, we all know it as one of the most beautiful places on earth, as well as the people that make most US products. All the amazing mountain views and climates, but is China as great as we think it to be? Just like every other country it has its problems, but some of its problems are worse than many other countries. It has been struggling with a giant “wall” of censorship, all kinds of slavery from unethical working conditions to human trafficking, and threats from its neighboring country North Korea.
China, a country with such a rich history, has long been identified by its significantly large population. When one thinks of China some of the first images that come to mind are the unique architecture, the traditional dress, splendid dynasties, internationally acclaimed philosophies, and high educational standards. It was noted by Wasserstrom (2013) that the most emphasized moralities from the Analects are education, ritual, and hierarchal relationships. These three important factors are such values that, to this day, they have a significant influence on Chinese culture.
China is today the third largest economy of the globe, with immense prospects for growth. This position grants the country a vast power within the global arena. Still, aside from its current economic strength, China is notable at the level of its cultural importance. In this setting, the Chinese culture is significant not only at its individual level, but also at the level of the influences it has manifested upon its neighboring countries at political, historical or cultural stances (McKay, Hill, Buckler, Ebrey and Beck, 2006).