(prefer) nature to power,and landscapes over official positions in particular.Xu Xiake took after his father.He enjoyed books on history,geography and adventure.(9) Obviously(obvious) he enjoyed reading about China's mountains and rivers.The little child decided he would see t...
Ionia Summary Ionia, ancient region comprising the central sector of the western coast of Anatolia (now in Turkey). It was bounded by the regions of Aeolis on the north and Caria on the south and included the adjacent islands. Ionia consisted of a coastal strip about 25 miles (40 km) wid...
In summary, the following conclusions were obtained: An innovative method of urban land use planning analysis based on GIS and an area algorithm was proposed in this study, which can improve researchers’ analytical abilities regarding urban land use features and help them reveal the cultural signifi...
Lesson Summary Frequently Asked Questions Why was Confucianism important to ancient China? Beginning in the Han Dynasty, Confucianism was used as a way to provide structure to the government. Candidates were all screened for knowledge of the Confucian lifestyle and texts. What is Confucianism, and...
The China Confucius Foundation (CCF) on Saturday unveiled a standard portrait of ancient philosopher and educator Confucius in order to give him a single, recognizable identity around the world. The event was part of the commemoration marking the 2,557th anniversary of his birth. ...
The Confucius Temple in Qufu, Shandong province, attracts a steady flow of tourists every day. (Photos by Wang Qian / China Daily) By Chitralekha Basu BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhuanet) -- The thinker and his philosophies are as relevant today as they ever were, Chitralekha Basu finds on a ...
(西安交大2008研) Key: (1) European Renaissance was stimulated by a series of historical events, such as the rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek culture, the new discovery in geography and astronomy, the religious reformation and the economic expansion. (2) Humanism best sums up the values ...
Dynastic Cycle in China The Mandate of Heaven The Three Phases Lesson Summary Frequently Asked Questions What is the dynastic cycle and why is it so important to China? The dynastic cycle in China is the pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties. This is important because it helps historians...
大藏经 The Tripitaka in Chinese 大乘止观法门 Mahayana Method of Cessation and Contemplation 大戴礼记 Book of Rites of the Elder Tai 大明历 Daming Calendar 大清律 Code of Great Qing 大人赋 Prose-poem on the Great Man 大人先生传 Story of the Great Man ...
Jining, city, southwestern Shandong sheng (province), China. In early times the seat of the state of Ren, it later became a part of the state of Qi, which flourished in the Zhou period (1046–256 bce). It underwent many changes of name and administrative status. The present name, Jinin...