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History of China

Questions about Chinese people, events, customs and cultures, including the various Chinese dynasties in existence throughout nearly 5000 years of China's history.

6,134 Questions

What were the beliefs associated with Legalism?

The king or knigs to whitch a form of gonverment are reported in position to be in

How did the decline of the Chinese family structure add to the chaos of the Warring States period?

The Zhou system brought order to

China. Ruling through lords helped the

Zhou control distant areas and helped

ensure loyalty to the king. But sense he died they thinked they didnt have to do it any more.

How long does the Chinese New Year last?

The Chinese New Year lasts up to 15 days only in the country but in urban areas it last 7 days.

The holiday for this year from Jan 22-28, 2012, start work at Jan 29, 2012. (This holiday is for Chinese New Year, in China it's know as Spring Festival)

Who did Shi Huangdi order to build the wall?

Shi Huangdi ordered the peasents from all over the country to build the wall.

How did Confucius believe a good ruler should rule?

He thought that they were all nasty Facks and wanted them to all be his slaves

What is the longest reigning emperor of the Han Dynasty?

Emperor Kangxi of China's Qing dynasty (c.1600-1914) I think kangxi lived around the mid 17th century and mid 18th cebtury. The qing dynasty was also the longest dynasty in china.

What were two impacts the mongols had on china and Russia?

Two Impacts the Mongols had on China was the Complete reunification of China; having conquered Xixia, the Jin, Kara-Khitai and Song Dynasty. The Mongols also brought cultural influences from the Middle East into China such as surgery and astronomy.

For Russia the Mongol Conquest created a political system which eventually would result in the creation of a Russian state under Moscow. This was done by the Mongols entitling Certain Russian leaders to be their tax collectors, which conferred many privileges and benefits. Additionally The Mongols. Additionally the Mongol Conquest moved the cultural center of russia away from Kiev, and attempted to rule them for the next 200 years through divide et impera.

Who built the great wall and why?

The Great Wall of China was built to defend China from various nomadic groups in the north of Asia who would frequently raid towns and cities. It was first built during the reign of Qin Shi Huang. He was the first emperor of a unified China, coming to power in 221 BC.

The majority of the walls we're familiar with were built during the Middle ages by the Ming Dynasty. The wall ceased to be used after China expanded far to it's north.

How did the Chinese acquire silk?

By raising silkworms and pioneering silk cloth production.

Is China a communist nation?

Yes, China is a communist state. If you mean a country ruled by people calling themselves Communists (even if liberal economy has arrived after Mao Zedong died in September 1976). But many people say Communism is Karl Marx visions, who have never became true, and shall not be confused with dictatorships.

How is silk manufactured today in China?

Silk is used today for many things, but mostly clothing, such as scarves. Japan and China have been the top manufacturers of it in the past 30 years - they have manufactured over 50% of it!

What percentage of land is used for farming in ancient china?

The answer to this question depends on what period of ancient china you are referring to.

Why did Qin Shihuangdi order the construction of the Great Wall of China?

Who built the Great Wall? There are many answers. Some say Emperor Qin Shihuang. Some say ordinary working people of ancient China, and some say that it was slaves who built the wall. This is not an easy question to answer, just like the wall was not easy to build.

Experts have given us the most credible answer. As early as the Warring States Periods (476 BC - 221 BC), the ruling powers began to build walls as a defense against the northern nomadic tribes and other potential enemies. The state of Chu (11th Century BC-223BC) was the first to build a wall, followed by the Qi, Yan, Wei, Zhao and Qin. After Emperor Qin Shihuang unified the six states, he ordered General Meng Tian to connect the existing walls and to extend them further as a front line defense against possible invasion. Thus the Great Wall was formed. It extended from Lintao (present Lintao County in Dingxi City in Gansu Province) in the west and ended at Liaodong (present the eastern and southern parts of Liaoning Province) in the east. It was called "Wan Li Chang Cheng" (The Long Wall of 10,000 Li).

Three groups of people built the wall. They were soldiers, common people and criminals. Many people died during its construction, due to the heavy work, short time limit and tough condition. An accurate number of those who died is unknown.

During subsequent dynasties, the wall was extended, repaired or modified. The section built in Han Dynasty (206BC-220) is the longest. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the wall was substantially repaired on more than twenty occasions. Today, the best known and most visited sections are at Badaling, Mutianyu, Simatai and Jinshanling and these were built in the Ming Dynasty. They were all built to protect the people and territories south of the wall from a continued threat of invasion by the northern nomadic tribes.

What were the economical effects of imperialism?

Upon the arrival of the British in India, they immediately set the indigenous population of farmers to work. Much of the land dedicated to growing the aforementioned staple food sources were converted to cash crops (Webber, 1/6). These cash crops were primarily comprised of jute (a fiber partway between a textile and a wood), oilseeds, and cotton (Satya,11). This produce change resulted in insufficient supplies of food available for the Indian people, despite the fact that, "the proportion of those dependent on agriculture grew to over 70%," (Satya, 4).

More negative impact of British on farming

Despite the injustices forced upon the citizens of India, the British occupation was not without its benefits. The first and foremost within the scope of my essay was the addition of railroads to India. These railroads allowed farmers' crops to reach farther and provided them with an insatiable market for their yearly reaping. Regrettably for those farmers, the railway system was set by and, through ownership, for the British as well. These railways predominantly, "favored shipment to the ports rather than encouraging internal trade. Similarly, it favored raw material export and finished good imports" (Satya, 6).

Another major benefit to food production in India thanks to the British was modern farming techniques and instruments. As an Indian-government-affiliated site described it, "In order to overcome the problem Government of India has introduced a 'Natural Disaster Management Programme'" (AgroWAN, Drought) based on what they have learned from their exposure to the British and other more technologically advanced nations. According to the Indian Department of Agriculture's most recent information availible, in the last fifty years the yield of rice per hectare more than tripled. (IDOC Statistics, 4.6) Unfortunately, no data is available before 1950, but we can assume that around the time the British entered India which had almost no modern farming paraphernalia, their introduction must have been of enormous benefit.

Despite the increase in food production, it is unlikely that this able to overcome the drawbacks of British occupation in India on farming. This would primarily be because of the use of the guarantee system. The guarantee system promised shareholders of the East India Company that, "If the company performed poorly, the taxpayers of India would pay for the loss." (Satya, 2). This essentially meant that the British investors would get returns on their investment, regardless of who has to pay to make it happen. Furthermore, since a bad year for the Company was also likely to be at least partially caused by a bad year for farmers, they would be taxed more heavily in years where they have a reduced amount of food or resources to spare.

In essence, the positive effects for farming of the British inhabitation of India do little to overcome the negative accompaniments to each one.

What tang ruler became the most admired of all Chinese emperors?

The greatest ruler of the Tang Dynasty was Li Shimin. He was founded the Tang Dynasty together with his father. He was born in Wugong County.

What are the consequences of not following the one child policy?

A heavy fine would be implemented (most likely higher than your current income)

In peasant areas, a proportion of collective income would be taken

State officials with more than one child would lose their jobs.

quite a few people ended up unemployed

When was woodblock printing invented?

The printing dates back to China date from 220, and from Egypt to the 4th century.

What is the Great Silk Road famous for?

It is so famous because it is known for lots of silk and other merchandise trading.

31 Describe the effect of Westerners on the Chinese economy and society?

Well the growth of industry and trade was noticeable in cities because oil, copper, salt, tea and porcelain had appeared in the national markets. Also faster and more reliable transportation and a better system of money and banking had begun to create the foundation for a money economy. Then new crops brought in from abroad increased food production which encouraged population growth.

How do you say number three in Chinese?

Counting to three in Chinese is as simple as saying " yi, er, san". But for a person who has never learnt Mandarin, the advised way to pronounce it is pronouncing the "yi" as "e", pronouncing "er" just as it looks and pronouncing "san" as "sun".

As an additional, this is what one to three looks like in Mandarin. 一 二 三