The intended audience could be future rulers or sons of those who are currently ruling and they want their descendants to be able to see how they came to their right of power. It’s almost as if it is rules regarding how a ruler is chosen, and/or what ruler’s roles are after they have been chosen. 3) The purpose of the text seems to be rules and regulations, but like the text says it was a way for the Zhou to overthrown the Shang. I also think it was to scare future rulers, because it mentions that the good-doer it sends blessing, whereas the evil-doer heaven sends down all miseries, and if the ruler results in poverty or miseries on their people, they can be overthrown. The source is a primary source, but it also says it is a collection of myths and recollected texts, and that being said when it says ‘myths’ I have doubts about this text.
However, even with all the differences, both empires managed to keep their territories protected, organized, and civilized. The political differences amongst Han China and Imperial Rome were based off their ways of life. In China, the idealistic philosophy on how to live was Confucianism; it is what kept order in the hierarchy. People in China followed this, thus keeping everyone doing what they were supposed to and maintaining balance. Because this philosophy was connected with divinity from nature, China managed to maintain stable control politically.
Comparative Essay As time progressed, many civilizations began to improve and evolve into more sophisticated societies. The Achaemenid Empire of Persia and the Han Dynasty of China are two of the most successful societies during this time period. The methods used by these two societies to control their territories contribute to their accomplishment. While the Achaemenid Empire used a different method to handle their foreign issues compared to the Han Dynasty, both empires used similar systems to control their territories such as dividing their empires into districts and developing a road system. A major difference between the methods used by the Achaemenid Empire and the Han Dynasty would be the way they handled foreign issues.
* The later Han dynasty (25-220 C.E.) * Yellow Turban Uprising: revolt due to problems of land distribution * Collapse of the Han * Factions at court paralyzed the central government * Han empire dissolved; China was divided into regional kingdoms QUIZ: 1. In 99 B.C.E. the great historian of China, Sima Qian, suffered from castration because a. he was blamed for distorting history. b. he inflicted this pain on himself in order to be a eunuch.
Marked by frequent rituals in which living offered food and drink to the ancestors in hope of receiving help. Zhou Dynasty: The immediate successor dynasty to the Shang Dynasty that gained the Mandate of Heaven and the right to rule. Mandate of Heaven: The right to rule. The Chinese believed that the generalized forces of the cosmos chose the rightful ruler. Chinas rulers believed that heaven would send signs before withdrawing its mandate.
The political impact from the Mongols was much more centralized and uncompromising in China rather than in Russia, where political impact was didn’t have as much effect. Both the Chinese and the Russians had a greatly improved economy under the Mongolian rule. This is due to the fact that the Mongols believed in taxing the peasants in both regions as a way to earn money for themselves. In China, it was said that Silk Roads and trading was so safe, that a traveler could voyage across the entire Mongol area with a golden platter upon his head and not be robbed or encounter any violence. Russian towns had increased profits from the trading of the Mongol links.
* Archaeological evidence of existence is found in oracle bones which had questions about and predictions of the future written on them. * Chinese written characters is traced back to this dynasty. * Developed bronze metallurgy. * Zhou * Mandate of Heaven * States that the power to rule was granted from heaven. * Since this power was divinely given, there was a direct connection between the ruler and their god.
Comparative Essay Both Classical India and Classical China were organized societies with strong centralized governments and complex institutions. Although there were some similarities in their political structure, there were also many differences because of the belief systems which shaped the social and political order of each society. Those belief systems differed in both India and China, they also changed over time due to the creation of new religions or laws. While all of the beliefs affected the political and social structure, some like Legalism and Confucianism were providing big impact on it, while others like Hinduism, Buddhism and Daoism were purely the religions of salvation and harmony with nature. Classical China (1029
POLITICS Chinese empire: ChineseIn China, political structure was led by the emperor, his officials, commoners and the slaves. Also, many philosophers influenced the structure with their ideas. For example, Confucius stated that there must be respect between the classes; legalist idea emphasized on development of the state, collective responsibility and punishment. On the other hand, the emperors had absolute power with a set of advisors. They could distribute land, build massive projects or execute by their will.RomanThe political structure in the roman empire varied from the time period.
There was a rise in the formation of classical civilizations in the world from 100 BCE - 500 CE. A classical civilization is a highly organized civilization that has contributed to our daily lives today in their developments in culture, technology, philosophy, politics, and art. These civilizations create foundations for later civilizations. China and India were both considered to have classical civilizations. India and China were somewhat similar in their economic systems in that trading networks were developed which helped to provide great wealth for each civilization.