Hans Zimmer

Although both Classical India and China developed unique approaches to developing aspects of society and government, some similarities inevitably existed. Cultural diffusion was partly responsible for this, as trade and Buddhist ideals influenced each culture directly and indirectly. The Chinese and Indian civilizations executed similar practices and beliefs, such as the idealistic role of women, wide divisions between social classes, and the influence of Buddhism. However, discrepancies existed

Golden Age China had a greater cultural influence than did 21st century China, whereas 21st century China has had a greater economic influence. There were many cultural benefits from the Golden Era, including religion, fine arts, and innovations. As a result of the peace and stability which formed during the Tang dynasty, Buddhism was introduced and became a dominant religion among the Chinese. Alongside the new religion, Taoism was also a major religion in China. Through the bonding of these two

Writer Shen Congwen is not as straightforward politically involved as Lu Xun is in his short stories. Shen Congwen writes about revolution through a series of lenses that is quite different from that of Lu Xun. Where Lu Xun takes a more rational stance on how things should progress in China through revolution, Shen Congwen wants the reader to see the beauty in revolution and life as a Chinese citizen. In his short story “The New and the Old,” the reader experiences a dramatic scene about a soldier

Bubonic Plague finally slowed down within China many long-term changes were made. With the Mongols seeming to lose power within China, it allowed a new dynasty to emerge. The Ming dynasty took control of the country and led the people into an era of change. “Under the guise of “community” gatherings, rites and sacrifices solidified the Ming order by portraying the rulers as the moral and spiritual benefactors.”1 This is a political move in getting the people of China to back the new governmental

Han China from 206 B.C.E. to 220 C.E. and Imperial Rome from 31 B.C.E. to 476 C.E. both had unstable borders in need of management, additionally they similarly emphasised families and their relations; however, China and Rome had two vastly differing principle political rules and beliefs. Yet, in the end, both eras fell because of their failure to control such large empires and guard their extensive borders. Some of the political differences between the two empires can be traced to their differing

The great wall was built by humans and it was built over 2,000 years ago. China will want to build these walls to protect there home and for defense. When invaders come and try to attack, the wall will protect their town. When china defeats many invaders they start to become an empire. Almost more than 300,000 workers died because of construction. Lots of workers was buried inside the wall they built. The wall wasn’t making any succes about keeping out the barbarians. People built stronger walls

Tang Dynasty had many cultural achievements that impacted China's civilization even till this day still utilize. During the rule time of Tang Dynasty the types of achievements made was gunpowder, mechanical clock, printing, paper money currency, and other inventions. One of the achievements that happened during Tang Dynasty was the development of gunpowder. Gunpowder was invented by accident while mixing different chemicals together making an explosion. Which was the mixture of saltpeter, sulfur

As an avid volunteer with the Westminster Economic Development Initiative’s ENERGY refugee literacy program, I have worked with elementary to middle-school-aged children hailing from countries including Burma, Somalia, and Thailand in my community. Despite their young age, each child demonstrates the importance of fostering diversity in faith and culture with a level of maturity that rivals that of many adults, while exhibiting the exuberance and innocence of typical children. Thus, when Sisi, a

Contrast Essay on Confucianism and Taoism Every individual has his or her own understanding of life. The understanding each individual possesses is occasionally expanded off of a religious belief or philosophy. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a philosophy is a "particular set of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life". Once people start reading about multiple philosophies, there is a high probability that the philosophical ideas will have similar or opposing views

The custom originated between the T’ang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty it was first traced by an Emperor Li Yu, who at the time wanted his favorite dancer (Yao-Niang) to bind her feet with strips of white silk, and making her small feet and graceful with an arched like the crescent moon (Greenhalgh). If she was the first, it didn’t matter. Secondly it was believe that footbinding came to, was because the status of woman were declining and concubines were becoming popular since of dowries for girls