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Japan is very beautiful, there are painting all over the country that are very creative. They have a divine monarch who is in control over a large bureaucracy. The government
From 1450 C.E. to 1750 C.E., Japan experienced unexpected political and economic transformation, yet the cultural continuities were much perserved. It was during this time period that the Japanese government became more politically centralized and economically flourishing. Meanwhile, the cultural traditions were much maintained, though new forms existed.…
China flourished as one of the world’s most cosmopolitan societies under the Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties. Officials governed effectively, economic development grew and farmers fed people, merchants and manufacturers prospered. Confucianism and Daoism was the government foundation, social structure and culture. Agriculture remained the foundation for the economy. Strong central government continued with powerful emperors and educated bureaucracy with the examination system. Landowners were at the top of the social class as well as the educated bureaucrats and military leaders. The merchants and artisans had a great deal of wealth but were…
Buddhism is known to be the oldest religion to ever exist in China. It gained most of its popularity in the East Asian countries of Korea, Japan, and India where it began to decline in China. The acceptance of Buddhism altered where it was first seen as a method to establish order, and then was recognized by the Tangy Dynasty to be a threat against their rule.…
The growing economy during the Tang and Song areas contribute to many changes in China, with some changes that had global impact such as currency; however, perhaps one of the more significant change was the way of life. One particular example is the shift of way of life for peasants, from self-sufficiency to production for market, which inherently improved their life (McKay, 328). Additionally, with the growth of the population and the need for good and services led to the creation of currency, which replaced the need for trading goods. The high number and bulkiness the copper coins were replaced by the world’s first paper money, which were introduce in China (McKay, 328)..…
The era of the Tang and Song Dynasties is considered the Golden Age of Post-classical China. During these times, trade, society, art, and literature all flourished. A revival of Confucian thought was promoted by the governments of both dynasties. There was a decline in the status of women over this time period as well. These political and social aspects of Chinese life have both changed and remained the constant as China progressed through the Tang and the Song dynasties.…
First, Korea was influenced by China by having adopted Confucian values. Also, they adapted the civil service exam but only for the aristocrats. The Buddhist missionaries spread Buddhism. Korea also perfected Chinese inventions. Such as moveable type, perfected porcelain making. However, Korea used their Korean Hangul rather than Chinese symbols, and spoke a different language. Second, Japan was influenced by China adopting the Chinese style of government. Japan also adopted aspects of Chinese society. Such as, clothing, tea drinking, and pottery. Buddhism entered Japan through Korea. Japanese students, monks, traders, officials visited the Tang Court. Also, Korea and Japan are in constant contact early on. However, the rural areas stayed traditional. The Japanese did not adopt the civil service exam. Japan also revised the Chinese style of writing and added additional symbols. Uniquely, the women had more freedom. Japan also blended Buddhism and Shinto. Therefore, Korea and Japan were influenced by China in various ways.…
Do you know why the Tang Dynasty is called “China’s Golden era”? The Tang Dynasty is called “China’s Golden era ” because while exerting political harmony and a powerful cultural influence across East Asia, China was also open to influences from its Turkic and Indian neighbors. The ring inside the bag represents the Tang dynasty’s wealth. During the reign of the Tang Dynasty, there were three emperors.…
The warriors of Japanese history the samurai belongs to the upper class of the society. During the Warring States and before that samurai were used as killing machines ready to slay anyone who was against with their masters. But during this time of peace, samurai have no war to fight anymore. Despite their high status in the society their economic life is not proportional to it all. They only depended on the rice-stipend given to them by their daimyo and was produced by the farmers.…
The Tang dynasty is one of the most spectacular dynasties of Imperial China. It saw its founding in 618 by the Li family and knew, thereafter a majestic expansion and an extremely diverse growth and development for almost the rest 200 years. From these developments, the abundance of poetry is particularly distinguishable, as it was an era of intellectual, artistic and literal productivity. Since poetry occupied a paramount position, it was also a reflection of the singular conditions of the Dynasty, the way people lived during that period of time, and most of all the way of thinking and their ideologies philosophies and doctrines. Therefore, those poems highlights the essence of Confucianism and Daoism, two major schools…
The Tang Dynasty was begun by Li Yuan. When the Yellow River changed course causing major flooding in the North China plain the Chinese people faced starvation. This created a great upheaval in the Chinese people. Li Yuan revolted against the government and emperor, he took the throne in 618.The Tang Dynasty is thought of as the peak of the Chinese imperial era. This period marked the largest growth in Chinese history. The Tang Dynasty expanded the boundaries of the Chinese state and reestablished its dominance in East and central Asia. There were advancements in technology, and agriculture. Commerce and artistry flourished with porcelain, textiles, and smelting. With the influence of India, and Arabia the Tang era was a vast multi-cultural…
Looking between Europe and the Tang and Song dynasties of China, one must wonder how two cultures with such vast differences could be so similar. China was a unified nation, which was ruled by a monarch with complete power, while Europe on the other hand was separated into over 60 different kingdoms, each of them were served by their own lords who had commoners working for them. During the Tang Dynasty, women, especially those from elite families, lead a life with very few constrictions, but that all changed when the Song Dynasty took over. Europe though gave women the opportunity to join guilds, take apprentices, inherit land and businesses, and get a proper education. Trade was an important part of both cultures, China was able to trade goods…
The modernization of countries around the world couldn’t keep up with its advancements and is recognized today as one of the biggest world powers. This benefited Japan greatly and the good outweighs the bumpy start to the…
After the Manchus established Qing dynasty in 1644, China experienced its last flourishing age “Kang-Qian flourishing age” before the ultimate collapse of Chinese imperial system. Despite the leaps in development in the early Qing, multiple layers of underlying shortcomings and problems emerged as the dynasty proceeded. Among a large number of factors that helped foster the increasing number of reforms and rebellions during late Qing, uncontrollable increase in population serves as the first element of a chain of factors which ultimately led to Qing`s final collapse. While the Opium War from 1839-1842 started the steep weakening of Qing’s power and led to a series of chaos,…
Japan is a small island nation off the coast of Eastern Asia. Despite its size, Japan has proved to be formidable both economically and militarily. Since the expedition of Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853 opened up the past feudalistic and reclusive Japan, this nation has expanded and adopted many imperialistic policies as well as taken a more aggressive military stance. Japan has changed in many ways, but has also continued upholding traditional practices throughout 1853 and 1941.…
Japan is a very bright star in our world's sky. It is so outstanding because it is the only developed country in the Asia. It has many strongpoints which other countries should learn from it. However, just like an old English proverb saying-there is no perfect thing in the world. Even though Japan is a very strong country, it still has many aspects which should be improved. In my opinion, there are three values which would help make Japan a better country. They are open-minded, responsibility and humor.…