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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.
659 Questions
What was education in ancient China like?
Mainly boys got education, sometimes as scribes or warriors. Girls stayed home and did chores and learned how to take care of a good household.
Where is Hao in ancient China?
There are many Chinese words that use the sound hao, but the most common one is hao3 (好), which means 'good'.
What impact did Confucianism have on ancient Chinese society?
Confucius was a philosopher and scientists thin he was the firts professional teacher on China. Confusius had many rules such has do not what you do not want done to yourself to others. To get a job in civil service, you had to take exams based on Confusianism. He impacted Chinses society by helping the Ancient Chinses today and in the past.
What are coercive labor systems?
A coercive labor system means a forced labor system as in slavery or an indentured laborer (a slave guaranteed freedom after service).
Did China have any ancient explorers?
I don't know about ancient, but in the early 1400s the admiral Cheng Ho, in a series of seven voyages, explored and made diplomatic contact with south east asia, India, the Persian Gulf, Africa and the islands of the Pacific. Michael Montagne There was a diplomatic mission carried out by Zhang Chen during the reign of Emperor Han Wudi (Western Han Dynasty)to seek out allies in Central Asia to fight against the XiongNu tribes that is bordering the Han during that time. He is also credited with the opening of the Silk Route from Chang'An (today's Xi'an) to Rome. An another explorer was the Zheng He
