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    that foreigners humiliated China and they resented even the lowliest European clerk. China then was bombarded with European religion‚ science‚ and art from the Jesuit missionaries. As time passed‚ the power of China grew weaker because successive emperors failed to bring China into the modern world. The Boxer Uprising of 1899-1900 was a turning point in China’s history. Economic hardship‚ anti-foreign feeling‚ widespread belief in superstition by the uneducated lower class fueled this peasant rebellion

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    Could have China’s worldview brought an end to their expeditions? Nicholas D. Kristof says yes and even theorizes that the Chinese could have colonized the rest of the world‚ in place of the Europeans‚ if they hadn’t stopped their explorations. Kristof credits Zheng He‚ China’s version of Christopher Colombus with more miles. Zheng He was a Muslim prisoner of war that worked as a servant in the imperial court. He joined with the Emperor’s son Zhu Di to overthrow the Emperor’s successor. When Zhu

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    ministry‚ John was deposed and exiled‚ but was quickly recalled and reinstated after an earthquake and rioting. When rioting broke out shortly after on Easter Eve in 404‚ the situation escalated. Mobs invaded churches and desecrated them‚ and the emperor published another order of exile. John died on September 14‚ 407‚ at the age of fifty-eight‚ while being transported to a more remote

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    Usury Lend money and charge interest Church “Neither a borrower nor a lender be” Trade & prosperity (13-16 C) Italy & Netherlands Banking families Merchants & foreign trade 5 6 Hunterian Museum Map of the world was prepared for the Chinese Emperor Kangxi in 1674 by Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Verbiest. 7 Understanding capitalism 8 Understanding capitalism 9 Understanding capitalism 10 Understanding capitalism Bourgeoisie = those with wealth‚ owners (Marx) Revolutionizing = changing

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    After my visit to China‚ I have noticed three vital aspects of three Chinese dynasties that have either benefited or have been detrimental to the success of these respective dynasties. In the Han dynasty‚ their Confucian way of government administration‚ and their useful and bearable taxes led to a successful long-term dynasty. In the Qin dynasty‚ their Legalist ideals of government‚ and their unnecessary high taxes led to an oppressive society that accomplished incredible achievements in a short

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    solve everyday problems‚ they make innovative discoveries when faced with a conundrum‚ and these two great empires use technology to better themselves economically. To begin with‚ in the Han Empire it was believed that Fuxi‚ a mythological wise emperor‚ invented pestle and mortar and that later on they were improved to withstand the whole weight of the body. This shows how the ancient Chinese used their intellect to advance themselves; they saw that their materials were not as strong as they needed

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    Today that pagan is called (by some) Saint Constantine 1st for it was he who having succeeded Emperor Diocletian lifted all injunctions and restrictions against Christians and declared Christianity‚ in all but name‚ the official religion of Rome. Many people believe that Constantine was just a nominal Christian and it is true that paganism remained buoyant throughout Rome for many generations‚ and it is equally true that Constantine was baptized at the very last minute on his death-bed. However

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    Conflicts are often started by the utilization of labels. By labeling a certain person or calling them a name it is essentially grouping them into a larger idea or force. In the film Empire of the Sun directed by Steven Spielberg and the novel When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka the main characters struggle with identifying which side of World War II they are supposed to be aligned with. The protagonists from both of the works experience a moment where the line between good and bad is extremely

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    Roman Emperor Caligula Roman emperor Caligula was one of the crulest rulers around. He would enjoy torturing people.He became emperor by smothering the last emperor (Tiberius) and the empire fell into his hands. He ruled for 5 years before being murdered. Before he bécame a amperes he was a politician. Caligula lavished money on building projects‚ from the practical (aqueducts and harbors) to the cultural (theaters and temples) to the downright bizarre (requisitioning hundreds of

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    Constantine‚ the Emperor of Rome He was born at Naissus‚ Moesia on February on the year 272 A.D. Constantine’s full name is Flavius Valerius Constantinus. Constantine was educated in Greek and Latin. He had a rough childhood‚ mostly because his dad left Helena‚ Constantine’s mom‚ and Constantine at a very young age. He grew up to be a very prospering and amazing emperor. Constantine was a great emperor that loved his country and continued to help his country‚ the Roman empire change in a great

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