{"id":3537,"date":"2024-10-03T00:44:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T00:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytravelpursuit.tempurl.host\/?p=3537"},"modified":"2024-10-03T00:44:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T00:44:06","slug":"chinese-civilization-introduction-history-summary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mytravelpursuit.com\/chinese-civilization-introduction-history-summary\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Civilization Introduction & History Summary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to the records found in ancient books, the history of China extends back around 3,300 years. The records of the Shang Dynasty, which were extensively chronicled on animal bones and tortoise shells, provide insight into the methodical nature of the Chinese intellect. These documents date back to 1767-1123 B.C. Confucius is credited with developing the Code of Conduct during the Chou dynasty (1122-221 BC), which was to dominate Chinese philosophy for the following 25 years. Two enduring legacies were left behind by the “Celestial Empire,” also known as the Ch’in empire, which ruled in 221 BC: the name China and the fundamental framework of an empire. During this time period, construction also began on the Ten Thousand Li Wall, popularly known as the Great Wall of China. This wall is about 1,500 miles long, 15 to 50 feet high, and 15 to 25 feet broad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the death of the first emperor of the Ch’in empire, the empire fell apart in a short amount of time. In the year 202 BC, the legal successor to the throne was murdered, and Liu Pang emerged as the victor, which led to the establishment of the Han Dynasty. At the conclusion of the Han Dynasty, 30,000 students were enrolled in the Imperial University that had been established for the purpose of the study of Confucian courses. Paper and porcelain, two of China’s most significant cultural contributions, both date back to the Han dynasty. During the T’ang era, there was a significant Buddhist influence shown in many forms of art, particularly sculpture. Rock temples, such as those located at Yongang and Longmen in northwest China, have allowed for the preservation of exemplary works of Buddhist sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landscape painting, which over time became regarded as the pinnacle of classical art, was particularly popular during the Sung dynasty (960-1279), which ran from China. In 1271, Kublai Khan, the fifth “great khan” and grandson of Genghis Khan, proclaimed himself emperor of China. He dubbed the dynasty Yuan, which means “beginning,” to indicate that this was the beginning of a lengthy period of Mongol power. Kublai Khan’s reign in China lasted until 1234. Because the Mongols refused to adopt aspects of Chinese culture, the Chinese looked down on them with contempt. Before the Ming dynasty took over, his Yuan dynasty had not yet reached the century-long milestone in its reign. In Manchuria, the Manchu had established a state patterned after the one in China and had bolstered their armies using a distinctive kind of military organisation known as the banner system. The “Brilliant” Ming dynasty was brought to an end when its last emperor committed suicide by hanging himself. The Ming commander Wu San-kuei invited the Manchu into China in order to destroy the rebels, and they accepted the invitation. After the Manchu were successful in driving the rebels out of the city, they decided to remain and create a new dynasty called the Ch’ing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the time the 19th century rolled around, considerable numbers of Europeans had begun to settle in the area. In all, eight countries, including Germany, England, the United States of America, and others, very much had their way with China for many decades. In comparison, the Yuan dynasty only ruled for 89 years, yet Chi’ng’s dominion lasted for 267 years. The White Lotus Rebellion, which lasted from 1796 to 1804, was the first of several important uprisings that occurred throughout the Ching dynasty. This uprising occurred during the lengthy and distinguished reign of Emperor Ch’ien-lung. Ten years passed before it was put down, and China entered the 19th century in the midst of several uprisings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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