Question I. Art of South and Southeast Asia Vishnu, 15th century, Bronze, India This bronze statue of Vishnu which was made in India during the 15th century. Hindu deity Vishnu is the preserver of the Universe and is the opposite of Shiva, who is destroyer of the universe. “Vishnu embodies the qualities of goodness and mercy because he is the preserver of life, righteousness, and truth.”1 The bronze statue depicts Vishnu in his human form where he has four arms....
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China's political reform is not the political system reform understood by many western scholars, which does not involve the change of the basic political framework, but a reform focusing on government governance or government management system. The Chinese path is characterized not only by its proven diversity, which cannot be replicated in the west but also by the fact that it is an embodiment of the global accumulation of democratic and socialist achievements. China's rise has much to do with...
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Leadership is a research area and a skill that is defined as “a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (Northouse, 2019, p.5). Anyone has the potential ability to lead and guide other individuals, teams, or organizations, and that ability is present in many different situations whether we know it or not. However, each person is different in his/her leadership skills and has distinctive qualities and characteristics as a leader. This brings to...
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A brief history about Taiwan During the Yuan dynasty (1206–1368), when the Mongols ruled China, the P’eng-hu (Penghu) Islands within the Taiwan Strait were brought under China’s control. In 1430 the Ming dynasty’s famous explorer Zheng He (Cheng Ho) landed on Taiwan and obtained from the aboriginal people herbal medicines that were said to possess “miracle powers.” Meanwhile, perhaps as early as the 7th century, Chinese fishermen visited the P’eng-hu Islands, and doubtless, some farmers settled there and on Taiwan...
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China, built from the very start as a place where dynasties once ruled.People, who would make China?s identity as a country. Throughout China?s history, there were many different dynasties that played an beneficial part in advancing China today. Dynasties, the foundation of China, the foundation for which China would be born as one of the most powerful countries in the world. Many of China?s dynasties were beneficial to China as a whole but one of the most beneficial dynasties was...
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Imagine going back in 202 BCE and trying to get to a certain destination not knowing how far you have to travel. During this time women didn’t really have a say so in things they had to listen to the person who was head of the house. The Chinese and Roman empires had it a little rough, but thankfully they made roads. The Chinese empire made the Silk Road which the name came from them being well known for their...
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Chinatown in New York was first established in about 1870s which is a “Home” for large numbers of Chinese immigrants to gather and live together in the United States. Thus, Chinatown can be seen as the historic product of Chinese immigration. With the development of Chinatown, more and more new immigrants from China are coming to gather around here. As new immigrants come from different provinces in China, people with the same hometown are willing to live with each other,...
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Taiping Revolution was a thorough political and spiritual disturbance that probably was the most important event in China during the 19th century. The rebellion was a massive Civil War in Southern China from 1850 to 1864. It was a millenarian movement against the ruling Manchu Qing dynasty. The rebellion ravaged 17 provinces and took an estimated twenty million lives. It also irrevocably altered the Qing dynasty. This research paper analyzes into details the causes of the rebellion, the events that...
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Racializing Asians and Asian Americans as carriers of disease has always been a way for Westerners to frame them as the perpetual “other.” Ever since their earliest interactions, the “Occident” has continuously seen the “Orient” as inferior and exotic compared to their own behavior and way of life. Because they were regarded as inferior and different, Asians were quickly accused by the West and racialized as carriers of disease. Every time there was an outbreak, the Westerners’ presuppositions naturally led...
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In an essay by the Chinese philosopher and political thinker, Wang Fu, he explains the folly of the system of recruitment for civil service during the Han Dynasty. Instead of looking at qualifications, someone was hired through their connections to those already in power. Ideally, in a this sort of society, the only ones hired would be those who have proven themselves to be morally fit for the job, as judged by those already personally acquainted with them. But the...
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The Ming Dynasty came after the collapse of the Mongols and lasted for more than 200 years. They were one of the first great powers due to the strong military. They had more than 2,000 scholars contribute to organize and compile previous historical writings, geographies, philosophies, ethics, government writings, and more. During this time period, they were revamping, reintroducing China after the Mongolian Empire. The Mongolian Empire had made China lose much of this, and the Ming Dynasty sought to...
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Looking at the long river of history, people would always find that some region which used to thrive for years would return to silence again. Chinatown in Newark was one of example. The book “When Newark Had a Chinatown” by Yoland Skeete-Laessig talks about the development process of Chinatown in Newark and the decline of Chinatown after a few years. Modern citizens know little about this Chinatown, let alone the contribution Chinatown made to the development of Newark. From my...
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Ancient China The civilization of Ancient China dates back thousands of years. Over this long period of time much of China was ruled by different dynasties. What is a dynasty? A dynasty is when one family rules a country or region over a long period of time. Generally, the head of the family will be the ruler of the land, like an emperor or king. When that ruler dies, another member of the family will take power, usually the oldest...
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Throughout the history of the world, powerful kingdoms have existed. These kingdoms included the Chinese dynasties. Within the history of the Chinese dynasties, including the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang, and Song, many created significant cultural markers such as calligraphy and oracle bones under the direction of ruling families, both good and bad. Together, the emperors, inventions, and conflicts are the basic structure of China’s dynasties. The Chinese dynasties are some of the most influential dynasties through their inventions, religion,...
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The Terracotta Army of China is an exclusive display in a similarly unique scenery. It explains the origin of China and its construction upon the notion of eternal power in time and space. The molding of their thoughts happened through monumental buildings and cemeteries, which united China. It led to the formation of the Middle Kingdom, a sophisticated kingdom that lasted for more than two thousand years (Oppenheim, 56). The main focus of the exhibition was on the Han and...
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The 1949 Revolution was a climatic ending on the discussion of who would control the Chinese government. The victory of the Chinese Communist Party of which was led by Mao Zedong in 1949, was a conclusion that positively impacted China altering its society to an advanced industrial and military superpower that had found its way on the worldwide stage. The outcome of the revolution was due to many factors but ultimately Mao was the key within the revolution being successful,...
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In this paper, I will be analyzing the key differences and similarities between an empire and a kingdom in the early 1500s to late 1700s in parts of Asia. Empire, states an area that is controlled by a centralized government with many countries ruled by one government. As for kingdom, representing a government that’s controlled by a dominant family with the roles inherited through generations. Although empires can have qualities that represent themselves as kingdoms, not all kingdoms are capable...
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As Mao Zedong said in 1976, “Some people say that China loves peace. That’s bragging. In fact, the Chinese people love struggle. I do, for one” (Mao Zedong 1967). Mao Zedong is one of the few, held most responsible for the cultural and political shift made in China during the Cultural Revolution, which lasted from 1966 to 1976. During these 10 years, Mao Zedong rose to power, and changed the face of China, as many can argue for the worst....
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The most vital part of living and basis of human life is the ability to survive and adapt. This is evident through the years as humans have migrated across the globe spreading to all corners of the world. For centuries upon centuries, these people did not build their capitals or cities in one place. Instead they were migratory for the duration of their lives. They flowed with the seasons and followed resources from place to place instead of staying in...
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Introduction to Mao Zedong's Leadership Mao Zedong, the great leader and founding chairman of the People’s Republic of China, also Marxist, proletarian revolutiony, strategist and also theorist, the main founder of the communist party of China the people's liberation army. A half-century of revolution from the foundation of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in 1921 to Mao’s death in 1976, also from the agriculture to the industrial era, economic development and social changes had made great impacts on China, while Mao...
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The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644 A.D., during which China's populace would double. Known for its exchange development to the outside world that built up social ties with the West, the Ming Dynasty is likewise associated with its show, writing and famous porcelain. In early Ming times, China's space broadened extensively in the south because of its fruitful attack of northern Vietnam. The concise control of Vietnam was met with decided nearby guerrilla obstruction, and the Ming...
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Paper is all around us even now, used for writing, artwork, packaging, cleaning, and more. In Europe paper has been available for over 800 years, but it has actually existed for much longer. In fact, paper travelling on the Silk Road took almost 1000 years after it’s creation to reach Europe. The reasons behind this are complex and often intertwining. There are many popular perceptions regarding the Silk road, several of which are in fact misconceptions. It is well believed...
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Silk is the material comprised of slender and a continuous strand called fibers that was recognized by a human being and attained from plants which are produced by silkworms. The most popular silk is called mulberry silkworm. It releases the fluid form as single filament by a caterpillar known as silkworm which is used for silk production, Silk has only four stages in its whole life which include eggs, silkworm larvae, pupa and moth but man interferes in its life...
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The Terracotta Warriors were found on the 29th of March, 1974, in Xian China. Broken parts of a clay figure were found by local farmers as they were digging wells, which led them to the tomb of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi. The Details So far around 600 pits have been discovered, across 22 square miles (57 kilometres squared). There are three main pits that are easily accessible, and are now inside the Museum of the Terracotta...
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Archaeologists have found the ruins of elaborate buildings and temples all around the tomb area. In ancient times, living people brought food offerings and other gifts to these buildings. Workers also discovered bronze and jade bowls and pots around the tomb complex. Visitors to the tomb once used these containers to prepare feasts for the dead emperor and his companions. It is likely that no one was supposed to see the Terracotta Army. Earlier, people believed that models became real...
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During the reign of Mao Zedong, there was no need of a secret police, because there was enough hatred among the people themselves. This was true indeed, and all this was very much encouraged by Mao and his propagandists. They not only spread their ideas by putting up wall posters, broadcasting radio programs and showing propaganda films, but they also organized discussion groups, accusation groups, story-telling groups and memory meetings that people had to attend. This naturally enforced the communist...
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