THE NEED FOR WATER IN ANCIENT SOCIETIES Water is life - there could be no life without water. The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Rome, Egypt and China understood that water is not simply a valuable resource without which survival is impossible, but also an important prerequisite for further development. Water became an influential tool that shaped technological, economic, political, and legal spheres of the ancient societies, as well as a powerful weapon in the hands of their emperors and kings. To begin, the need for a steady supply of water greatly affected technological developments in the ancient world, both negatively and positively. For instance, ancient civilizations that solely depended on irrigation canals and ditches often suffered food shortages and famine when the river levels dropped, or when the water systems could not be properly maintained.
Ancient Chinese Inventions Professor Trussell Humanities 101-World Cultures 1 11/24/2013 China has a history consisting of mechanics, mathematics, astronomy, agriculture, naval architecture and warfare. Some of the most amazing and important inventions originated in China. In Ancient china, there were quite a few time periods or dynasties in which each invention was invented. Some of the dynasties are the Qin dynasty, Han dynasty, Era of disunity, Sui dynasty, Tang dynasty, the Five dynasties period, the song dynasty and the Yuan dynasty. Each dynasty has its own inventions.
They traded with other cultures because of simple human need and desire for things they lack and cannot provide in their homelands. An example of the agriculture that went on in Mesopotamia is their complex irrigation systems (which controlled the flooding to the crops) and China’s agricultural endeavors included creating the wheelbarrow (which allowed heavier and greater loads to be transported great distances). Another similarity between Mesopotamia and China, economically, is that they both create a staple to base their societies’ agricultures off of. This occurred because each civilization had their own appropriate agricultural geographies. In Mesopotamia, wheat was the primary staple food and in China it was rice.
Money is what makes the world turn and it’s exactly what china has. China primarily gets its money from its huge exporting business all over the world. Everywhere you see it says made in china it was made and bought from china giving them more money. Not only has this but America owes china a lot of money from are “issues” that we had and they could pull this card anytime they want and ask for their money. This money could be used to fund next generation equipment for their military technology and even for society.
The advancements of ancient China have had one of the largest impacts on the world. One of these advancements still used constantly throughout the world today is gunpowder. In ancient China, an alchemist was a man whom spent his life trying to discover the secret of immortality through experimentations involving the elements (Echoes from the Past 355). It was during one of such experiments that Sun Si Miao, a renowned alchemist, stumbled upon gunpowder (Echoes from the Past 356). The newly discovered gunpowder was first applied to scaring off wild animals (Echoes from the Past 356).
Qin Shi Huangdi was the ruler of China from 246 B.C to 210 B.C. During his time he managed to do amazing construction projects. He also had the skill to cause a lot of destructions within China. Qin Shi Huangdi came in two shades there was a good and a bad side to him. This essay will outline the good and the bad things he has done to China during his time as emperor.
Since the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution, trade has been an important factor. It was important because it allowed for communication between different regions before technology such as the phone, computer, and radios were built. Trade has been something that has been constant for thousands upon thousands of years. In the Neolithic Revolution, people traded crops and in the Industrial Revolution they began trading luxury goods. The environment took a rapid
Gunpowder has revolutionized warfare, allowed for different forms of entertainment, and has changed and shaped history more than any other ancient Chinese invention. Gunpowder was first invented as far back as the 300s AD, but the first written recipe found dates to around 850 AD. During this time ancient Chinese necromancers were looking for the elixir of immortality by
China has been under rule of hundreds of different emperors, all of whom provided a new addition to Ancient China's rich and intricate history. These emperors ruled during periods called "dynasties" which could span from decades to centures. Of all the ancient chinese dynasties there is only one that left a lasting impression that built the foundation for modern day China. The Qin Dynasty is the greatest dynasty in Chinese history because of the standardization of currency, writing, and measurement, the formation of China, and being the first dynasty under rule of an emperor. Of these achievements the standardization of language and measurement has definately had one of the most positive impacts.
Roman Aqueducts Even in the 21st century the ingeniousness of Roman engineering, dating back to 700 B.C., is not lost. The scale and integrity of their projects are still marveled about today. United States citizens are much like the Romans in that we continually work to improve our lifestyles by making daily life more convenient. We do it on a different level than the Romans but the simple fact is—from transportation (air, sea and land) to getting a drink of water or taking a shower—we are always seeking improvement. The Romans influenced such a vast area of the world for an extended amount of time due to their superior engineering skills.