Buddhism, another belief practiced by the great Asoka Maurya, did not support the caste system and was, just like the Chinese Daoism, a religion of pure salvation which practiced elimination of desire in order to achieve a higher spiritual status or nirvana. Spread by missionaries it was one of the most practiced religions of that time, both in India and China, but it had little political impact due to its nature. Like in China, Indian social and political structure depended on the belief system, but it was not influenced by the dynastic
The regions had a lot in common socially from a wide perspective. Both nations had vast gaps between classes. The strict caste system in India kept the classes from interacting or shifting. The divide in China was based more directly on economic status than the sociable nature of the caste system. There was the main stretch between the wealthy or landowning class and the peasants, while in India it was a more intricate divisi.
Indian artistic styles, which focused primarily on religious images, changed little. The culture of the Indian subcontinent changed little in the transition from the classical to postclassical eras. The changes in Indian society during the decline of its government were not as distinct as those in Rome and were more similar to those in China. Important social and cultural institutions were largely unaffected and continued well into the
Because this time period was so early on, regions were not aware of technological advancements they could create; therefore, they did not possess many other items to trade. What changed, though, was the type of governments that were in control of the Silk Road during this time period. During the Era of Division, 300 regional kingdoms with different governments were in charge of the Silk Road, but the Sui dynasty took control of the Silk Road under one, large government. In addition, religion was frequently carried throughout the regions of the Silk Road. Buddhism came to China from India via the Silk Road, along the northern branch of the route.
Comparison: The Persians and Han China The similarities and differences in the political and military techniques used by rulers in Persia and Han China were, that both Persian and Han emperors ruled by separating their empires into sections or districts, both empires were separated into dynastic periods, and that the Persian military force was inept at sea-faring navigation, unlike the armada of Han China. One of the distinct similarities between the political and military techniques employed by the rulers of Persia and Han China was the separation of their empires into districts or regions. The Persian emperor, Darius, divided the vast territory of his empire into twenty-three satrapies. A satrapy was an administrative and taxation district governed by a satrap. The satrap was appointed to his position by the emperor.
China is also too passive and does not take part in global politics and issues significantly. They have not been willing to shoulder the responsibility of maintaining international order even after emerging as one of the most powerful states in the world, and are more isolationist as compared to the US. For example, during crises such as the Ebola outbreak, their monetary pledge of 38 million is far lower than the 175 million pledged by the US. It was the US who led the international efforts, be it monetary aid or humanitarian aid, to combat the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Differences for the cities are the way they have succeeded economically. Some are rich in agriculture while others have established trading routes to attain food to sustain their populations. Another key difference between all the cities is their tolerance for religion, some countries are open to other faiths while some are closed and use violence to inflict their religion. 3) Inferences that future historians would make on these cities is that they are all highly populated, they are all port cities open for trade, they are all multicultural and they all are flourishing economically. Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver are thriving economically because they are all port cities which enable them to trade.
Fuling is located in the Yangtze River valley, far from the major political cities in China. This provides a unique, realistic look at China as it changes shape. I agree with the statement that this book has provided a window into a part of China that has rarely been explored in depth. Every textbook on this part of Chinese history will tell about the effects on the leaders of the country, what they had to do, China’s government as a whole, its economy, etc. The effect of this period on the everyday Chinese is often overlooked.
This is clearly observed through imperialism, which was the extension of control over people and territories, by forced submission through military superiority. As a result China was forced into an unequal relationship whereby they were forced to accept treaties, which reduced their sphere of influence and sovereignty. However it also resulted in the embracing of modern technology and revolutions that led China to become the nation it is today. In the first 50 years of from 1750 to 1800, western imperialism had little effect on China due to military and economic strength. During this period China was under the rein of Qian Long and was still considered the “Middle Kingdom”.
Small businesses generally do not exist in a communist society because of the immense powers vested in the hands of the government. Communist economy provides only those goods or services which the