1. Commercial cities that served as meeting points between distant cultures are called: a. way stations. b. warehouses. c. entrepôts. d. shipping centers. e. nodes. 2. Cairo and Alexandria in Egypt: a. did not need to provide protection for merchants as most trade came by land rather than by sea. b. established a commercial law apart from religion so that all people could participate in trade. c. had Muslim and Jewish trading firms that worked as close partners in
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During the Han Dynasty is when confucianism became the dominant political standpoint for the next 2‚000 years. Confucianism‚ which revolves almost entirely around issues related to family‚ morals‚ and the role of the good ruler. In the short reading of “The Responsibility of Rulership” by Dong Zhongshu it explains that confucianism is a unifying idea and heaven upholds its rule‚ which is why the leaders must rule with firmness. Without humans‚ earth‚ and heaven fathers will not be able to control
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Anika A. 2012 Inquiry: What was so significant about these 3 inventions? —How were they discovered? —What were they commonly used for? —What substantial impacts have they each had? 3 Significant Inventions Gunpowder‚ printing‚ and the magnetic compass: 3 significant inventions‚ all either invented‚ or first used‚ in ancient China. 17th century English philosopher‚ Sir Francis Bacon‚ described these innovations as 3 inventions which “changed the world”. The practical use of gunpowder
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delivery services. There are many reasons why the restaurant businesses failed. Food catering establishments which may be described as restaurants were known since the 11th century in Kaifeng‚ China’s northern capital during the first half of the Song Dynasty (960–1279). With a population of over 1‚000‚000 people‚ a culture of hospitality and a paper currency‚ Kaifeng was ripe for the development of restaurants. Probably growing out of the tea houses and taverns that catered to travellers‚ Kaifeng’s
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such a chaotic society‚ he still believes that it will stop someday. Volume: Soft His mind is still very peaceful which indicates his world is very peaceful as well which creates a strong contrast between the society at that time. Especially this song is played in the scene where there was demonstration outside the Columbia University. People were yelling and protesting but using a soft volume creates a bright contrast that “nothing’s gonna change
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1.0 INTRODUCTION Our country‚ Malaysia is a truly rich in natural resources and diversified culture makes us unique from other country. The multi-ethnic social construct of different races from Malay or Bumiputras‚ Chinese and Indian are the 3 main prominent races that dominate the society. There are also other ethnic groups called the Orang Asli‚ which means aboriginals of the land. In Sarawak and Sabah‚ the largest aboriginal tribes are the Ibans and Kadarzan. With multi ethnic group living
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for and results of the backlash against Buddhism in the late Tang and Song periods. 2. Discuss the history and the significance of the relationships between China and its neighbors‚ including Central Asia‚ Korea‚ Japan‚ and Vietnam. 3. Carry out a simple comparative analysis of the different roles of Buddhism in China‚ Tibet‚ Korea‚ and Japan. 4. Understand the nature and significance of technological innovation in the Song Empire. CHAPTER OUTLINE I. The Sui and Tang Empires‚ 581–755
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Because Blake addresses the theme of generation most directly and fully in his illuminated books‚ it is important to consider here the principles guiding the interpretation of his art. Blake’s illustrations for The Divine Comedy are particularly revealing of Blake’s view of his own art‚ revealing how for him art and text were at all times part of a continuous whole. Several of Blake’s less finished illustrations for Dante’s epic have text written within and around them never intended for inclusion
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” Wikipedia.org “Travelers Among Mountains and Streams.” chinaonlinemuseum.com “Travelers Among Mountains and streams.” culturedart.blogspot.com. Art & Culture: 104 Monday‚ October 11‚ 2010 9:46 A.M. “Travelers Among Mountains and Streams‚ Song Dynasty.” chinesekoreanart.wordpress.com March 7‚ 2010
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Buddhism in the late Tang and Song periods. seq NL1 2 seq NL_a r 0 h . Be able to discuss the history and the significance of the relationships between China and its neighbors‚ including Central Asia‚ Korea‚ Japan‚ and Vietnam. seq NL1 3 seq NL_a r 0 h . Be able to carry out a simple comparative analysis of the different roles of Buddhism in China‚ Tibet‚ Korea‚ and Japan. seq NL1 4 seq NL_a r 0 h . Understand the nature and significance of technological innovation in the Song Empire. SEQ NLI r 0 h
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