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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
Why was Confucianism important?
Confucianism was important in Chinese history because it taught justice, sincerity, and that family units were important. It also taught that the government should be based on morals. Confucius believed that the human brain was not capable of understanding religion, changing people's religious views. Although people were skeptical about it, at first, it became heavily popular in China before Buddhism.
The earliest descriptions of single-wheeled Chinese wheelbarrows come from 2nd century Han Dynasty tomb murals and brick tomb reliefs. The painted tomb mural of a man pushing a wheelbarrow was found in a tomb at Chengdun,
Sichuan province, dated precisely to 118 AD. The stone carved relief of a man pushing a wheelbarrow was found in the tomb of Shen Fujun in Sichuan province, dated circa 150 AD. And then there is the story of the pious Dong Yuan pushing his father around in a single-wheel lu che barrow, depicted in a mural of the Wu Liang tomb-shrine of Shandong (dated to 147 AD). However, there are even earlier accounts than this that hark back to the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. The 5th century Book of later Han stated that the wife of the once poor and youthful imperial censor Bao Xuan helped him push a lu che back to his village during their feeble wedding ceremony, around 30 BC. Later, during the EyeBrows Rebellion (c. 20 AD) against the usurper Wang Mang (45 BC--23 AD), the official Zhao Xi saved his wife from danger by disguising himself and pushing her along in his lu chebarrow, past a group of brigand rebels who questioned him, and allowed him to pass after he convinced them that his wife was terribly ill.[9] The one-wheeled Chinese wheelbarrow, from Zhang Zeduan's (1085--1145) painting Along the River During Qingming Festival, Song Dynasty.
Nevertheless, the Chinese historical text of the Sanguozhi (Records of the Three Kingdoms), compiled by the ancient historian Chen Shou (233--297 AD), credits the invention of the wheelbarrow to Prime Minister Zhuge Liang (181--234 AD) of Shu Han from 197--234.[12] It was written that in 231 AD, Zhuge Liang developed the vehicle of the wooden ox and used it as a transport for military supplies in a campaign against Cao Wei.[13] Further annotations of the text by Pei Songzhi (430 AD) described the design in detail as a large single central wheel and axle around which a wooden frame was constructed in representation of an ox.[13] Writing later in the 11th century, the Song Dynasty (960--1279) scholar Gao Cheng wrote that the small wheelbarrow of his day, with shafts pointing forward (so that it was pulled), was the direct descendent of Zhuge Liang's wooden ox.[14] Furthermore, he pointed out that the 3rd century 'gliding horse' wheelbarrow featured the simple difference of the shaft pointing backwards (so that it was pushed instead).[14]
What is the great leap forward?
The Great Leap Forward of the People's Republic of China (PRC) was an economic and social plan used from 1958 to 1961 which ostensibly aimed to use China's vast population to rapidly transform China from an agrarian economy into a modern communist society.
The Great Leap Forward,is an economic plan in the Peoples Republic of China used from 1958 to 1960 *The Great Leap Forward is a theory explaining behavioral modernity in humans.
Why did china refuse to accept Taiwan as an independent nation?
If Taiwan were to take the gamble and cross that line, the argument goes, it will have moved closer to "de jure independence," or legal separation from the mainland, and Beijing would have little choice but to engage it militarily.
And yet, Taiwan has repeatedly "declared" its independence ever since the island's process of democratization began at the end of the last century.
Why was the Long March in China an important part in history?
Only about 7,000 survived. The Long March became a symbol of the bitter hardships Communists would endure before they finally gained power in 1949.
I think it is also important in Chinese history because of the hardships that the Communists had to go through to finally gain power.
What was the name of the ancient civilization that developed along the Huang He river in china?
The First Chinese Dynast in the Huand He River Valley was the Shang Dynasty.
Who were the first Chinese rulers to leave written records?
I don't know what rulers it is ,but i do know that it was during the Shang Dynasty that the first records were established.
China is ruled by the Communist Party of China. The country has been considered to be communist since 1949. The Communist Party of China allows the people to be social, and to advance in economics but restricts all information concerning politics from the people.
China was imperialized in 1750. The imperialization of China lasted until 1914. China was mainly imperialized by England, Portugal, France, Spain, and even Japan.
He boldly explored new horizons and developed advanced maritime inventions unknown to the world.
Where did people live in ancient china in the mountains or near riversor coastline?
They lived all over china in different places
The only country left in the world with a Monarch who bears the title of Emperor is that of Japan. Countries which, in the past, had emperors are that of: China, Ethiopia, Mongolia, Vietnam and Korea.
How did han rulers bring back respect for tradidtion during the Han Dynasty?
They encourage people to return to the teachings of Confucius.
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What are some negative effcts of imperialism in china?
European imperialism in China during the 19th Century hurt the Chinese economy and their governments. The people were exploited. Japan & the USA were also involved in using imperialism in China as well. Imperialism continued into the 20th century as well.
Why was agriculture considered the most important and honored occupation in Han China?
Agriculture was the most important and honored because it was the main source to get food. If agriculture wasn't there, it would have been a struggle to get food. That's why the Han China honored and thought it was important because it would have affected their food source.
What was the most valuable trade product in the Han dynasty?
rice and other food goods they also liked to trade silk and other goods
What is the significance of foot binding?
To make a woman subordinate to a man. Was to be more attractive for marriage. Also, they thought that women with smaller feet were more attractive and showed more class and society. * ( did a report on this)
