Allison Zarnick 11/16/14 4th Period Chapter 12 Outline I. Introduction A. Vital consolidation B. Very isolated C. Nomadic Invasions followed the Han dynasty D. There was a return to height during the Tang dynasty II. Rebuilding the Imperial Edifice in the Sui-Tang Eras A. Introduction 1. Sui dynasty centralized contro 2. During the Tang Dynasty, bureaucracy became better 3. Sui was 580 4. Power was secured threw marriage of the support given to nomadic leaders B. Sui Excesses
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Identify and explain how Chinese Merchants took part in international trade during this time period 1450-1750 (hint: not Zheng He) (1) pg 580 From 1450-1750, Chinese merchants took part in international trade under close watch and strict policies, specifically around the 1600’s. Although the Ming and Qing governments tried to end trading with foreign people, smaller Chinese vessels continued to trade with Japan and southeast Asia in spite of the trade restrictions. Following pacification with southern
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In Ancient China, there are said to have been approximately 19 dynasties, the first being the Xia Dynasty, and ruling from 2070- 1600 BCE. Dynasties were ruled by a King, and under him are Feudal Lords who ruled provinces and regions on behalf of the King. The rise of the Xia dynasty was in 2070 BCE and was founded by Yu the Great. Before Yu, China was ruled by leader chosen by ability. Yu chose his son, Qi, to rule after him, thus establishing the hereditary system of succession within China. Yu
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Lu Xun, a novelist and essayist, had different views with numerous individuals who insisted on maintaining “China’s national character or national principle” ( Ebrey 423). He saw China’s history as the “recurrence of undesirable patterns” (Ebrey, 423) instead of as past triumphs that should be reminisced with pride. A lot of his essays encouraged drastic change by condemning outdated cultural ideals and repressive socials traditions. When Lu Xun was younger his father died. This came after traditional
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The Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) is often seen as the first successful exponent of political and intellectual expression (Loewe, 1968). The reason why historians are able to reach this conclusion today is because of the archaeological work that has been done the numerous large and lavish tombs from this time period. Although they have been subject to a lot of looting, and a lot have yet to be excavated, Han tombs nevertheless provide rich information on not only the lives of individual people at
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Richard Rodriguez’s essay “ ‘Blaxicans’ and Other Reinvented Americans,” Rodriguez argues about cultures specifying a person’s identity. Using a race to base their identity as an non valid American life; he argues that a culture is what defines a person. In the essay, he illustrates, “Culture is fluid. Culture is smoke. You breathe it. You eat it. You can’t help it…”(134-137). Rodriguez uses the word “culture” to reveal how a person who moves to a new country can not help to adapt the culture or
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Taoism is not useful and can't be followed in the United States; in the United States life is mostly negative and only sometimes positive. In the United States people don't get along with each other and have shootings. Today, I am talking about how the principles of Taoism would work in the United States: “From the Taoist point of view, sourness and bitterness come from the interfering and unappreciative mind. Life itself, when understood and utilized for what is sweet” (Hoff 406). Taoist turns
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Although many people see the values and teachings of Confucius as being religious, it is not a religion at all, but rather a spiritual tradition. One of the main reasons people see Confucianism as being a form of religions, is because all the core values are very similar to values in religion. Although it is not a religion, it can still be viewed as being spiritual. Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the spring and autumn period of Chinese history. Confucianism
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Prompt #2 Yes, there is a reason why certain places in history had so many geniuses. The reason behind this is because of the historical events and attractions that took place in those cities that a lot of the geniuses are from such as museums, art galleries etc. Which either taught or inspired them to do what they are famous for today. When the author travels to Hangzhou, China he talks about the famous Song Dynasty, which took place from 969 to 1276 AD, which consisted of the southern song
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Prior to taking this wonderful history class I had the opportunity to read a book that awoke my curiosity about China. History in general is a fascinating way to travel with our minds and learn more about our past, about what made us a society, how did we get to be what we are. The book that I mentioned earlier is called Snow Flower and The Secret Fan by Lisa See. The story takes place in nineteenth-century China, in a remote Hunan county, where a girl named Lily, at the tender age of seven, is
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