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Great Wall of China
A fortress 1500 miles long throughout northern China built between 2000 and 3000 B.C. which now serves as a tourist attraction
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What do narmal people do in china?
Having been to China several time from Australia - normal people in china do similar things to the other people in Western countries - eat, shop chat . However Chinese do not watch as much TV so will often gather outside their home in the evening just standing on the street They also work and study long hours so shopping is a big event - and so is bargining Much food is brought into the cities from the counrty by farmers themselves They will even cook the food on the streets in the morning and evening - delicious Farmers are an important group in China Most of the population lives in the country and if you are lucky to have a good education you are very well off in the city Cheers Peter )kirkpet1@hotmail.com
What do you find most interesting about the great wall of china?
Some girl ran the whole thing in one hour
India to china any road transport?
There is now a road open from Eastern India in Sikkim (Nathu La) into Yadong, Tibet, China. However, it is only for local people and there is at this point not much enthusiasm shown towards it.
Most travellers travel through Nepal when driving from India to China.
There is also a road through Burma called the Ledo Road which is being renovated having not been used since WWII.
Tell me about the long march that happened in China?
It was a massive military retreat undertaken by the Red Army of the Communist Party of China, to evade the pursuit of the Kuomintang (KMT or Chinese Nationalist Party) army.
There was not one Long March, but a series of marches, as various Communist armies in the south escaped to the north and west.
Mao Zedong accomponied the trip and fell ill. (obviously he was one of the few who survived)
As the communist went through each town they left a Cadres which was a teacher of communism so they could educate the town on communism ideas and beliefs.
The long march saved the CCP as they would have been wiped out in a massacre if they hadn't embarked on this trip.
This had a legacy of eventually turing china communist. Without the CCP surving, events such as the Vietnam war wouldn't have happened as communism wouldn't have spread and china today would still be backwards and not be as economically stable as it is now.
Conditions were harsh. They walked constantly so fatigue was a problem and they eventually came up with the idea that everyone should be attached by their belts so that no one got left behind. (As people were SO tired they kept sleeping whilest others moved on, making the army smaller and smaller)
Starvation was a problem, so was malaria, heart attacks from the thin air in the mountains, swamps were metres deep in water so legs became heavy and some fell down and never got up (drowning), the cold perished 32 000 people, the change in diet from rice the corn killed many as their stomaches couldn't cope with the change and excessive walking.
The reason they were so successful was because the officers respected the men, the men BELIEVED in what they were doing and believed it to be of good cause, and the patriotic anti-Japanese feelings amongst them. (Japan was occupying Chinese land at the time as they got it from Germany after ww1 when they were given it by the allies)
They went throught 11 provences (of swamps, mountains...)
nearly 90 000 died in total
The trip showed the strength of the communists
CCP - was seen as better trained, better tactics, more resolve and a better leader.
Nationalists - corrupt, ineficient, didn't believe in what they they were doing/cause.
Xian Incidednt - Jiang Jieshi (military leader of nationalists) wanted the get rid of communists first then attack Japanese.
"the Japanese are a disease of the skin, the communists are a disease of the heart"
- Jiang Jieshi
Jiang jieshi was captured and forced to talk to Mao in considering to join forces to defeat the Japanese first. This was known as the second united front.
He obviously agreed as they fought in the sino-japanses war together and won. Once they won, they went back into a civil war of nationalists vs. communists
Hope this is what you were looking for :D
Is abigals wall the other name for yigaels wall?
Yes, Abigal's Wall is another name for Yigael's Wall. It is a prominent geological feature located in the southern part of the Dead Sea region in Israel. The wall is known for its unique rock formations and has significance in both geological and archaeological contexts.
How many feet high can you go to trim branches overhanging your propertyline?
All the way up. Your property line goes up to where federal airspace takes over.
Wolf smoke was the actual smoke that was let out years back in time when the people standing guard on the wall saw a threat coming . They would light a signal fire made of dried wolf dung and whatever else they could find. This would send a thick smoke signal that could be seen far off. The term Wolf Smoke has been used in the business world in the context : "Evidently The Wolf Smoke is forthcoming" pertaining to look out something is coming, look for the warning.
After visiting the Great Wall years ago, I looked up information about it.
Bob
Why were the Qin able to build the Great Wall quickly?
There were already shirt walls along the border so all the workers had to do was on top of the old walls
How do the armies protect the Great Wall of China?
Back when it was still used, there were (and still are) towers every few hundred feet in which a small bunch of soldiers would keep watch (usually 3-4) in shifts. When danger was spotted, they would light a signal fire and troops would usually be sent from a garrison (usually near a gate) to repel the attack.
Pics of Gate: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3403036206_e95efd76eb.jpg
3 crumbling towers: http://www.globusjourneys.com/Common/Images/Destinations/great-wall.jpg
This however failed as usually a treacherous general would open the gate:
Towards the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Great Wall helped defend the empire against the Manchu invasions that began around 1600. Under the military command of Yuan Chonghuan, the Ming army held off the Manchus at the heavily fortified Shanhai Pass, preventing the Manchus from entering the Liaodong Peninsula and the Chinese heartland. The Manchus were finally able to cross the Great Wall in 1644, when the gates of Shanhai Pass were opened by Wu Sangui, a corrupt Ming border general, after being bribed. The Manchus quickly seized Beijing, and defeated the remaining Ming resistance, to establish the Qing Dynasty.
Traitor to China: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Sangui
Role of gaji masu in the building of kano city wall?
Gaji Masu played a crucial role in the construction of the Kano city wall, known for their expertise in traditional architecture and craftsmanship. As skilled artisans and builders, they were responsible for the design and execution of the wall's intricate structures, ensuring both its strength and aesthetic appeal. Their work not only fortified the city against invasions but also reflected the cultural heritage of Kano, showcasing the community's identity and resilience. The collaboration of the Gaji Masu with local leaders exemplified the importance of skilled labor in urban development.
Why was the immigrant wall of honor built?
The Immigrant Wall of Honor was built to recognize and honor the contributions of immigrants to the United States, particularly highlighting their diverse backgrounds and the sacrifices they made for a better life. Located on Ellis Island, it serves as a tribute to the millions of individuals who passed through the island during the peak of immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The wall features engraved plaques with the names of immigrants, celebrating their stories and the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped American society.
Where is the great walll ocated?
Do you mean the Great Wall of China?
In China, The Great Wall of China is about 6,400 Kilometers long, starting at Shanhaiguan Pass of Hebei Province in the east along the Bohai Bay. It stretches to the Jiayuguan Pass in Gansu Province in the west desert. From Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west, along an arc that follows the southern edge of Inner Mongolia.
What was the Carthusian Nuns' nickname?
I'm not sure if this is what you are asking, but they are also known as "the Daughters of Saint Bruno."
