Han Dynasty

Silk...Tea…Jade...Spices.. Porcelain...These were some of the most important items that were exchanged on the Silk Road. The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that stretched from Xi’an, China to what is now Istanbul, Turkey. The above mentioned goods were not the only things that spread along the Silk Road. Different cultures and religions blossomed along the Silk Road. The Silk Road was the most effective and practical method of exchanging and spreading ideas, goods, and inventions in Medieval

Following the oral presentation given, I feel that the investigation into religious aspects of Vietnam widened my understanding of the customs for honoring ancestors in Doung Tho Houng’s novel Paradise of the Blind. Throughout Vietnam Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are the most dominant and interwoven into culture with Confucianism being the dominant of the three. Honoring ancestors is a very important aspect of Confucianism which we can see in the novel when Que burns incense and prays to her

The Persian Empire overtook the weakening Babylonian empire under the rule of Cyrus and then expanded under his successors. The Persian Empire was unique in its ruling over the people that it had conquered, especially under the rule of Cyrus and Darius.1 In order to ensure that the empire would continue to flourish, in spite of its expansion and increasing size, the Persian rulers integrated the local cultures and peoples, which benefitted both the Empire and those they conquered.2 Although they

named Confucius and Han Fei. Confucius wanted china to be run with peaceful yet firm rules and restrictions whereby the people of chia would act in such a way that was thought to be most moral and respectful. A quote from the analects of Confucius (Doc 1.) says “Lead the people with governmental measures and regulate them with laws and punishment, and they will avoid wrongdoing but will have no sense of honor and shame.

system. Confucius taught that the pursuit of Ren will lead to spiritual correctness and moral superiority. It was so foundational that it was characteristically tied to the Mandate of Heaven. When a dynasty fell, it was assumed that they had fallen out of favor with the gods, an impossibility if said dynasty had committed itself to Ren. This practice starts at the human to human practice of empathy, according to Dr. Can’s lecture. For Confucius, the beginning of Ren is being able to understand another

Confucianism focuses on rituals and the proper behavior of the culture. There is a belief that what you are is your place in society and one must be okay with that. One has to learn to be okay with their life or situations because nature will always run its course even with interruption. Confucius’ main goal was to explain proper character through observation, studying, and self-reflection. Which could be found in nature and the way nature works. Which relates to the quote “Those who know don’t talk

leader who was feared by his people.”(Source 1) Believing that knowledge about the past was dangerous, as were ideas that encouraged free and independent thinking, he banned the teaching of Confucius. He instead preferred what is known as legalism. Han Fei-tzu, a Legalist and the tutor of Shi Huangdi, wrote, "The ruler alone should possess the power, wielding it like lightning or like thunder." Qin Shi Huang ordered books and writing that did not support his ideas to be burned. Over 460 scholars were

Han China (206 B.C.E -220C.E) and Imperial Rome (31 B.C.E-476 C.E) empires have both left big marks on our world and the way we view it today. Throughout history, these empires tried to create something that stood out. Though both were in different parts of the world, they both seemed to run their government in the same type of fashion with a few differences that made their empire the best for them. Although, they had a difference in slavery roles, they seem to fall under the similarities of leadership

Confucius and Lao Tzu are great teachers and philosophers of early Chinese history. The founder of Confucianism was Confucius and the founder of Daoism was Lao Tzu. Both Confucianism and Daoism have had a significant effect on Chinese beliefs and practices. Since both of these religions have grown side by side, a great number of similarities exist. Nonetheless, these two religions have different viewpoints on the concept of Dao. Both of these quotes are interconnected with Dao. Since Dao plays an

The ideas of Confucianism and Christianity have both made significant impacts on the world, bringing masses of people together for a common purpose. Both have creeds and principles that have guided millions towards leading a better, more purpose-driven life. However, Confucianism and Christianity have very distinct differences. The practices of Confucianism and Christianity have many differences regarding their doctrines and purpose of life. Both groups are similar in that they have one, clear leader;