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Ancient China

China is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. The first historical records of Ancient China start around 2100 BCE. The period of Ancient China ends with the overthrow of the last dynasty in 1911 when the modern Republic of China was formed. This is the place for questions about all of Ancient China’s innovations in social organization, culture, literature, philosophy, politics and everyday living.

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What did the rulers in ancient china wear?

The history of Ancient China is long and rich, so there were many changes to what men may have worn. For example, towards the end of the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) men of the court wore belted pao robes of silk that were voluminous with large kimono-like sleeves and worn always with a coat (also like a robe) and loose fitting pants underneath. However, everything about fashion in Ancient China depended on one's class and status: the style and materials of the clothes, and even one's hairstyle! The designs or embellishments of the clothing, including color and embroidery, often depended on status and class but also on the season of the year.

You can find out more about the history of dress in Ancient China by checking the Encyclopedia Britannica Public Library Edition, and you can look at men's clothing throughout Chinese history as it appears in art and paintings in Encyclopedia Britannica Image Quest. Your public or school library may have subscriptions to these great resources, and you may be able to log in from home with your library card!

Yours Truly, Becca the Kung Fu Librarian

Was soccer invented in ancient China?

The earliest soccer was came from ancient China named Cuju (蹴鞠- means kick ball), it first appeared in the Records of the Grand Historian (史記, Shiji - 109B.C. to 91 B.C.) of Han Dynasty. The Chinese started to use Cuju as a military training during the Chinese Warring Period (475 B.C. to 221B.C.). Later on is had spread to Korean, Japan and Vietnam. The English had modified and created the rules for the primitive soccer game. Around 1900, soccer brought back in China and Chinese formed the Chinese Football Association (CFA) in 1924. Until 1931, it affiliated to the FIFA (International Federation of Association Football).

How were crossbows important to Ancient China?

The way the croosbow changed china was the upgrade of the simple bow and arrow to a trigger mechanism . Thats my best answer

-Young Ceaser 143;

How did Taoism affect ancient China?

AnswerV ery little I'm afraid. Taoism is mostlly a philosophy. China's government allows very little that is not adjunct or supportive to the government.

Actually, Daoism, while not improving the government system, had a large effect on the people of China simply because they were Daoist, and focused on bettering themselves and becoming one with nature, taking away from the government and social system. Imagine if the majority of the United States one day just detached themselves from society and tried to make themselves one with nature. There would be failure in the government and social system.

How did flooding river affect the ancient Chinese?

Huang River affected ancient China in a bad way. Why? well, it was the river that often flooded the lad near it destroying crops and the village around it.

Also because the people that live there are very upset of the way the Huang river flooded

What are the plants in ancient china?

well they grew a whole lot of carrots and apples so the the cow is this years zodiac...how are you dolan i hope you are finel.Well if you are looking at this answer you should not get a life because this is a serios topic and the serios answer is i dont know an that is the kind of flora they have in ancient china

What are some acheivements of Ancient China?

The Chinese have made wonderful accomplishments. Some of them are The Great Wall Of China, The Terra Cotta Army, paper, silk, the wheelbarrow, rudder, firecrackers, and much more. The Chinese also improved the plow by using two blades instead of just one.

When did the Chinese civilization come to an end?

The Chinese civilization has had various kingdoms and dynasties that have started and ended, but the Chinese civilization has never come to an end. It is one of the oldest civilizations in the world and has thousands of years of uninterrupted history.

Why did ancient China invent a compass?

The exact location was not known, but it was created during the Song Dynasty, but thats when it was first used for navigation. Originally magnetism in China was used for Geometric readings. This is known as "Feng Shui"

What are some natural resources of ancient china?

well there is a popular one named bamboo. well there is a popular one named bamboo.

What were some beliefs in ancient China?

The three teachings of Buddhism(brought from India). Taoism(formed by Lao Zi to believe in nature) and Confucianism (formed by Confucious which teach to respect your elders and higher classes) (these to where more of philosophies) were the beliefs of Ancient Chinese people. The ancient Chinese people also believed there was a Shang Di or the god who controls basically everything. Shang Di was also believed to be the one who changes the dynasties because the last emperors of the dynasties were useless Since Shang Di stopped protecting the dynasty. Shang Di usually chooses a new leader to form a new dynasty.

What were the popular foods in Ancient China?

The main crops of ancient China were millet and wheat, which were grown in the north, and rice, which was grown in the south. Rice was the most important crop they produced because it could feed a lot of people. This is why the south became more important than the north.

What did ancient Chinese people eat?

I have no idea. I dont even know what ancient china is. Jk but i know what ancient china is

What are 5 dynasties of ancient China?

The dynasties of China, from oldest, are:

* Xia * Shang * Zhou * Qin * Han * 3 Kingdoms ~ Wei, Shu, and Wu * Jin * Southern & Northern * Sui * Tang * Liao

* Song * Yuan * Ming * Qing

What year did ancient china end?

The Great ancient Egypt's civilization ended after the conquest of Alexander the great. The Egyptians were already on the decline as the priest class had become corrupt and the people began to turn on them.

What age did you have to get married in ancient china?

you get married at about the age of 14 but you would marrie a full groun man

What was the purpose of the gunpowder made ancient China?

Chinese monks made stone cannon balls and put them in a bamboo shoot. They would then light gunpowder at one end of the bamboo shoot to fire the stone cannon ball. Hope this helps.

What dynasty set up bureaucracy in Ancient China?

All authority within the Han Government resided with the Emperor,who was the supreme ruler. Below the Emperor were the Court Officials. All of whom had passed an examination that enabled them to hold a position in the Government. These Court Officials advised the Emperor, and Staffed and ran the state which was the true authority.

What did poor people wear in ancient china?

In ancient china slaves usually made their own clothes out of hemp or ramie.

"Numerous references in the Shi ji and Han shu indicate that slaves and other unfree laborers often wore iron collars. All of these iron bonds were more or less permanent, and could only be removed with a chisel or perhaps a saw."

Iron and Steel in Ancient China

By Donald B. Wagner

What did the emperor do in ancient China?

He ruled the country. In addition, he acted as the chief judge/magistrate, a scholar and the supreme militia commander

What did ancient China write on?

Chinese people are just like everybody else. They write on paper.

However, in ancient times before paper was invented, they used to write on bamboo strips. Coincidentally, it was they who invented paper later in ~AD 105.