indicates that a well-developed musical culture existed in China as early as the Zhou Dynasty (1075-221 B.C.). It seems that “every feudal state‚ dynasty and republic throughout Chinese history had established an official musical organization or bureau of music” (Liang 87). There are numerous instruments that are prominent in classical Chinese music. Many of which can be dated back to the earliest dynasties of China. Many of these instruments have evolved over time and still exist in a modern
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Coral Feldman Mr. Bochnak World Studies--Period 2 10/17/14 The Better Civilization “Fathers cover up for their sons‚ and sons cover up for their fathers…” Confucius on the Individual and State. Soon after the time of Confucius‚ two incredible civilizations rose: classical Athens in the West‚ and Han China in the East. In Classical Athens‚ around 470- 430 BCE‚ they had the first democratic government‚ the basis for the political systems of many powerful countries today. In the East‚ around 202 BCE-
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way they are delicious. Interesting fact about the dumplings that it comes from the Low German noun dump “lump”‚ that’s how they created dumplings! The roast duck has been traced in history back as in early as the Yuan Dynasty. It was listed as an imperial dish in the Ming Dynasty; Beijing which means that was a very expensive dish to buy and became very famous. “No visit to Beijing is complete if you miss dining on the Roast Duck”‚ said one the tourist who went to china. This dish has also been
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the dishes that I will choose automatically. Also‚ Shumai is always the apotheosis of Cantonese cuisine in my mind. Second‚ Sichuan cuisine has a long history. Sichuan cuisine has a really long history and it can be dated back to the period of Qin Dynasty. (Wikipedia) Nowadays‚ Sichuan cuisine has been famous for all over the world. And Sichuan restaurants exist in many areas in the world. Even President Obama also enjoys this kind of delicious food. (Z&Y restaurant) Sichuan cuisine mainly uses soy
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so this is a important reason why the Chinese tattoos is very popular. The most famous tattoos in china‚ I think is from the legend of the Chinese general Yue Fei. Yue Fei was in South Song Dynasty‚ in this time many enemies was attacked the South Song Dynasty‚ and Yue Fei was critical of the Dynasty‚ so he choose returned home‚ but his mother was angry‚ because his mother told him that his duty was help country to defense the enemies‚ this is your first and foremost to your country. Despite
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HEIAN JAPAN SUI (7941185) (581618) TANG ( 618907) SONG (9601279) YUAN (12711368) S at first women had more rights than Chinese women‚ but it slowly declined because marriages were less important than politics. They‚ however‚ weren’t secluded at home and they weren’t required to do foot binding. Bonds began to form through diplomacy. S Highly patriarchal. One and only empress‚ Wu Zhou: was a favorite concubine of the emperor. Women’s femininity
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Nature of Taoism Taoism was founded and developed by Chuang-Tzu and Lao-tzu. It is both the philosophical and religious belief that teaches living in harmony with “Dao” which means the path‚ principle‚ or way. “Dao” was an idea before Taoism‚ but it is considered the driving force of everything that exist in Taoism‚ which is why many say that Taoism teaches one to just “go with the flow” of life and the universe. Through Taoism‚ we see the beliefs of wu-wei (non-interference)‚ naturalness‚ and
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culture) Shang Dynasty: c 1600 - 1050 BCE (formerly 1750 - 1045) Zhou Dynasties: c 1050 - 480 BCE (Western and Eastern Zhou dynasties) Warring States Era: c 480 - 221 BCE Qin Dynasty: 221 - 206 BCE FIRST EMPEROR Han Dynasty: c 200 BCE - 220 CE Period of Disunity Tang Dynasty: 618 - 907 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period Song Dynasty: 960 - 1279 (also spelled: Sung) Yuan Dynasty: 1279 - 1368 (also spelled: Yüan; the Mongols rule China) Ming Dynasty: 1368 - 1644
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famous figures/celebrities as the face of McCain. This method has been proven successful in other advertising campaigns‚ such as Yao Ming in the anti-shark fin consumption campaign and Jay Chou/Kobe Bryant in Sprite commercials. In both cases‚ the awareness of both campaigns was widespread and well known. In the shark fin case‚ the appearance of NBA legend Yao Ming has led to more awareness of the dwindling shark population. Likewise‚ when Sprite faced the likes of singer sensation Jay Chou and NBA
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painting is that of a saddened emotion almost as saying goodbye to something. A.D. 1080 Northern Song Dynasty Old Trees‚ Level Distance Guo Xi Handscroll; ink and color on silk The Metropolitan Museum of Art [pic] The second art piece that I looked at was believed to be created by Qu Ding this hand scroll was created on silk with ink and pale colors during the 11th century of the North Song Dynasty. The hand scroll was created during a period when the images are meant to depict creation. Viewing
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