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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 important building did china build?
One of the most important buildings in China is the Great Wall, which was constructed over several dynasties to protect against invasions. Another significant structure is the Forbidden City in Beijing, which served as the imperial palace for centuries and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Additionally, the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, completed in 2019, showcases China's modern architectural advancements and aims to accommodate the growing demand for air travel.
Why did invaders from the north not replace Chinese culture with their own?
The are several reasons for the maintenance of Chinese culture after invasions:
- The complex civil service required to keep the country economically healthy was run by the Mandarins (highly trained bureaucratic scholars in the government of Imperial China). The Invaders did not want it to fail and did not have the desire or ambition to learn the language and accounting to continue running it and allowed the mandarins to continue to be in charge. They therefore remained in power.
- The Invaders were well treated by the Chinese and became lazy (as the mandarins were doing all the work) and eventually bred themselves out of existence.
- The Invaders were too small a force to control the millions of Chinese so they could be ignored.
- Chinese culture had a significant inertia which a few Invaders could not change
What group invaded the Han empire?
The Han empire was invaded by nomadic Xiongnu tribesmen from the north and west of the Han Empire.
Why do you think Neo Confucianism appealed to many people?
Because it included more aspects of everyday life for the average person. Introduced in the Song dynasty.
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Asian studies major
What were orcale bones and what were they used for in ancient china?
orcale bones are bones that are belived to tell the future and china used them for all sorts of stuff like ceramonies, church, etc... but only priests and docters could use them
What kinds of documents did Qin Shi Huangdi burn?
Qin Shi Huangdi burned documents that indicated that he was not the first ruler of China.
When did Chinese civilization enjoy its Golden Age?
The Chinese civilization enjoyed its Golden Age during the Han dynasty during the period of 206 BCE and 220 CE. During this time, Confucianism was established and many scientific texts were written, This period also saw the opening of the Silk Road.
According to tradition Xi Ling Shi (also called Xilingshi, Xi Lingshi, Leizu, Lei-tzu, Si Ling-chi, Hsi Ling Shi) was a Chinese empress who reportedly discovered silk-making in the 27th century BC.
Of course it wasn't always perfect, some consequences consisted of
Being too weak.
Being a bad ruler.
Ect. And this was often shown by earthquakes and natural disasters.
Why did the most kings not keep standing armies?
Most kings did not maintain standing armies due to the high costs associated with salaries, supplies, and equipment, which could strain royal finances. Instead, they relied on feudal systems where local lords provided troops in times of war, allowing kings to mobilize forces without the burden of permanent military upkeep. Additionally, standing armies could pose a threat to a king's power, as they might become loyal to their commanders rather than the crown. This reliance on temporary forces ensured greater control and stability for the monarchy.
Which region in China has severe winters?
The northeastern region of China, particularly Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning provinces, experiences severe winters characterized by extremely low temperatures and heavy snowfall. This area, often referred to as "Dongbei," endures long, harsh winters with temperatures frequently dropping below -20°C (-4°F). The region's climate is influenced by its geographical location near Siberia, leading to cold air masses that contribute to the severe winter conditions.
Who had the most power in ancient China?
You must understand that there are 14 Chinese dynasties,each with many rulers,both legal and illegal. Of these dynasties, Han was the largest- about 600 years long with 24 emperors.the Han Dynasty ended with the"Three Kingdoms", in which 3 kings fight for the control of the real emperor-Chen-Lio-Wang(he was a weakling).The smallest dynasty was the Xin dynasty which lasted only about 15 years with only one emperor.Here is a list of the dynasties of the Chinese empire:
Xià Dynasty 夏 xià (H - E) 2100 BC - 1600 BC 470 Shang Dynasty 商 shāng (H - E) 1600 BC - 1046 BC 554 Western Zhou Dynasty 西周 xī zhōu (H - E) 1046 BC - 771 BC 275 Qin Dynasty 秦 qín (H - E) 221 BC - 206 BC 15 Western Han Dynasty 西漢 xī hàn (H - E) 206 BC - 220 AD 414 Xin Dynasty 新 xīn (H - E) 9 - 26 15 Eastern Han Dynasty 東漢 dōng hàn (H - E) 25 - 220 195 Three Kingdoms 三國 sān guó (H - E) 220 - 265 45 Western Jin Dynasty 西晉 xī jìn (H - E) 265 - 317 52 Eastern Jin Dynasty 東晉 dōng jìn (H - E) 317 - 420 103 Southern and Northern Dynasties 南北朝 nán běi cháo (H - E) 420 - 581 161 Sui Dynasty 隋 suí (H - E) 581 - 618 37 Tang Dynasty 唐 táng (H - E) 618 - 907 289 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 五代十國 wǔ dài shí guó (H - E) 907 - 960 53 Northern Song Dynasty 北宋 běi sòng (H - E) 960 - 1127 167 Southern Song Dynasty 南宋 nán sòng (H - E) 1127 - 1279 152 Liao Dynasty 遼 liáo (H - E) 916 - 1125 209 Jin Dynasty 金 jīn (H - E) 1115 - 1234 119 Yuan Dynasty 元 yuán (H - E) 1271 - 1368 97 Ming Dynasty 明 míng (H - E) 1368 - 1644 276 Qing Dynasty
Depends on the time frame your asking about since there were Numberous Emporers over the course of China's History.
How were children treated in ancient china?
Boys were favored over girls because the males were to carry on the family name. The females were to learn how to take care of the household from their mothers.
What continent was ancient china a part of?
Ancient China is mainly located where modern day China is. It was in Asia.
