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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.

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Why do people celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival?

The Chinese people have celebrated the Moon Festival since the first century. This holiday is very important to farmers because it a festival of thanks for heaven's bounty.

How were Chinese emperors chosen?

The tittle got passed down from generation to generation. If someone took over China then they were called the emperor and the Chinese dynasty changed.

What kind of jewelry did ancient Chinese wear?

There have been various kinds of body adornments (rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc.) for thousands of years, and China is no exception. In ancient China, some jewelry was made from silver, but the most desirable pieces were often made from jade, a precious stone considered especially beautiful and also believed to have mystical powers that could protect the wearer from harm. Some larger pieces had designs in the shape of a dragon, a symbol of wisdom and long life. Anthropologists have found examples of rings, pins, amulets (good luck charms) and earings from Ancient China. These items could be worn by both men and women. Having beautiful jewelry showed that the person who wore it was from a high status in society.

Cons of Imperialism?

Taxes, exploitation, and slavery are some disadvantages for the people of the colonies.

What items did China want in Europe during the Great trading period?

Europeans sought trade from places in Eastern Asia because of such products as raw silk, gems, tea and fine porcelain.

What were the 12 dynasties of china?

1. shang 1766BC- 1122BC

2. zhou 1122BC- 256BC

3. qin 221BC- 206BC

4. han 202BC- 220AD

5. sui 581AD- 618AD

6. tang 618AD- 907AD

7. song 960AD- 1279AD

8. ming 1368AD- 1644AD

9. qing 1644AD- 1911AD

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New year is a time for Chinese families to honor their what?

Chinese New Year commemorates the turning of the zodiac and lunisolar calender, similar to New Year's Day of the Gregorian calender.

Many myths and traditions unfold on Chinese New Year. It also symbolizes the rebirth and erasure of a person's past performances and allows them to start fresh. Prayers and blessings are often said to others.

What conditions during the Qing Dynatsy gave rise to the Taiping Rebellion?

The Qing Dynasty was in a state of turmoil before the rebellion broke out in 1850, there was serious economic woes, natural disasters, and badgering and constant defeats from European powers, especially the British having beaten them badly in the 1st Opium War in 1842. Also, there was ethnic unrest within China at the time, the Qing Dynasty was ruled by non-Machau Chinese and many of the renegades at the time wished for Han Chinese to rule the country and to abolish any Western influences that the Qing let into the country.

How did tang rulers change China?

They reconquered land that china had lost since the decline of Han dynasty

What caused the collapse of the last Chinese empire in 1912?

Main reasons:

1. Economic deterioration,caused by overly heavy debts due to lost of wars against industrialized countries,and the system that became unsuitable for the capitalism.

2. Total incompetent political leadership and ruling of the Machu government.The whole bureaucratic system deteriorated.

3. The rise of new capitalism in south China and hence the new political force.

Why were camels used to carry goods on the silk road?

Camels are adapted to the desert, and can go for many days without water. They were ideal for a pack animal because they don't require any kind of hydrocarbon fuel and have big feet as not to sink into the sand. I've never touched a camel before but I bet they're really fluffy. There is one at a nearby zoo and it's coat sheds a lot during the summer. Llamas are really nice and soft. I've never been spit at by one but i bet it isn't very nice. They also had baby llamas and they were really scared of you. We used to pick bark out of a tree and the llamas would munch on it. I wanted to try the bark but its wood. I don't eat wood. Camels might eat wood though, I wonder if they would've liked that bark too. Oh yeah, at the farm I was at with the llamas they also had these really cute little goats that would roll over and be paralyzed when they're scared. It was hard to scare them though. I heard that they do that when in danger because if they saw a wolf or something the wolf would go after the paralyzed goat instead of the sheep it was guarding. Speaking of farmers, I want to have a garden in my backyard so during the next apocalypse I can have a reliable source of food.

How long has china been a country?

First off.....long beofre anyone even though of the U.S....

It happened more then once, so right after WW1 (or right before not sure).

Then thousands and thousands of years ago!!

What happened when China and cultural revolution swept through Tibet?

Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution in China began in 1966. While it eliminated many cultural traditions in China, this was especially true in Tibet. Tibetans were seen as separatist rebels and specifically targeted for imprisonment and execution.

How did the Mongols encourage trade?

They would create a large empire, allowing for the spread of ideas and goods within the empire.

Did the Chinese government legalize prostitution?

Though there are a lot of prostitution places such as hotel, small barbershop, public bathroom, massage parlous etc. in China. However, Chinese government never legalize prostitution. The police often investigate the illegal prostitution places and arrest prostitutes and whoremasters. so on.

How would Confucianism benefit Chinese emperors?

Confuianism would benefit chinese emperors by keeping their villages safe. When every chinese man understands this belief there won't be fighting and people would know how to treat each other. So basically this belief benifits chinese emperors by giving peace.

What was daily life like for the majority of Chinese during the Zhou Qin and Han dynasties?

life was simple men would go to work during this time most went to work on the forbidden city while women stayed home and cared for the children. only men could go to school or get an education, women hadto care for basically everyone except themselfs....../ hope this helps :)