The document provides information about daily life during the Han Dynasty in China, which lasted from 206 BC to 220 AD. It discusses the social structure, with emperors at the top and peasants and servants at the bottom. Family, education, religion, clothing, art, and festivals are also described. The Han Dynasty is noted for establishing the Silk Road and other cultural and scientific achievements that helped unify China during this period.
Ancient China had four social classes - landlords, peasants, craftsmen, and merchants. Boys often went to school to learn Confucian philosophy, but education was only available to some. People worshipped ancestors and local gods. Housing for the rich included courtyards, while the poor lived in mud homes. The arts included pottery, bronze vessels, painting, and music tied to philosophy. Many festivals centered around the lunar calendar and honoring ancestors, gods, and historical figures. Science and technology included inventions like paper, the compass, gunpowder, and a hot air balloon. Daily life differed between social classes and sexes.
1) Ancient China saw the rise and fall of many dynasties over thousands of years, including the Shang Dynasty around 2000 BC and the Zhou Dynasty, as well as the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period.
2) Early Chinese religions included ancestral worship, where families worshipped their deceased ancestors to gain their help or avoid punishment, as well as the worship of nature gods. Divination methods including oracle bones were also used.
3) Philosophies like Taoism which believed in balance and harmony with nature, and Confucianism which emphasized social order and duty, emerged around 600 BC and influenced Chinese culture. Buddhism was also introduced around 500 AD.
4) Traditional Chinese culture
Britain played an important role in laying the foundations for Christianity in Korea in the 19th century. British missionaries translated the Bible into Korean and established the first Protestant churches. Had Korea formed an alliance with Britain and France in the 1860s, it may have avoided Japanese occupation and been able to connect with Reverend Moon earlier. However, opportunities for Britain to guide Korea's development were lost due to Korea's isolationism and resistance to Western influence at the time.
This document provides a biography of Hudson Taylor, a missionary to China in the 19th century. It summarizes that Taylor spent 51 years in missionary service in China, establishing 20 mission stations and bringing over 800 missionaries to the field. It also describes some of the hardships Taylor faced, including opposition, illness, and even an attack on his home that resulted in injuries. The document outlines Taylor's conversion experience and calling to missionary work in China as a young man, as well as the founding of the China Inland Mission to support further missionary efforts.
Life in ancient Egypt revolved around religion, the pharaoh, and family. The Egyptians believed in many gods and that the pharaohs were chosen by the gods to lead the people. Family was also very important. Society was stratified, with peasants making up most of the population. They worked the pharaoh's lands and gave a portion of their production to the pharaoh. Priests, doctors, and scribes also played important roles. Priests cared for the gods in the temples. Doctors studied medicine to treat people and animals. Scribes underwent years of training to learn the complex writing systems. Slaves from foreign lands performed domestic and construction work but were sometimes treated better in noble households.
Egyptians lived around 5,000 years ago and were ruled by pharaohs. They wore simple linen clothes which were made from flax grown in Egypt. Both men and women wore jewelry including earrings and bracelets as symbols of resurrection. Egyptians ate meals of grains, vegetables, fruits, meat and bread twice per day. Wealthier families had larger homes while poorer families lived in multi-story townhouses or small homes along the Nile. Children attended school to learn reading, writing and arithmetic.
Ancient China lasted over 5,000 years and was one of the longest civilizations. It influenced modern society through important architectural achievements like the Great Wall, food traditions that varied by social class, and influential inventions such as paper, printing, gunpowder, and the compass. Chinese society was also highly structured along social hierarchies with different expectations for roles based on gender, wealth, and occupation.
Ancient Egypt was famous for mummifying their kings and important people to preserve their bodies for the afterlife. They built elaborate pyramids, like the Great Pyramid of Giza, to serve as tombs for pharaohs and other nobles. Egyptian society was strictly stratified, with pharaohs and nobles at the top, peasants and slaves at the bottom. Women had some rights but less opportunities than men. Children learned skills from their parents to take on roles in society, and the ancient Egyptians had rich cultural and religious practices that lasted for over 3000 years.
Ancient China had four social classes - landlords, peasants, craftsmen, and merchants. Boys often went to school to learn Confucian philosophy, but education was only available to some. People worshipped ancestors and local gods. Housing for the rich included courtyards, while the poor lived in mud homes. The arts included pottery, bronze vessels, painting, and music tied to philosophy. Many festivals centered around the lunar calendar and honoring ancestors, gods, and historical figures. Science and technology included inventions like paper, the compass, gunpowder, and a hot air balloon. Daily life differed between social classes and sexes.
1) Ancient China saw the rise and fall of many dynasties over thousands of years, including the Shang Dynasty around 2000 BC and the Zhou Dynasty, as well as the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period.
2) Early Chinese religions included ancestral worship, where families worshipped their deceased ancestors to gain their help or avoid punishment, as well as the worship of nature gods. Divination methods including oracle bones were also used.
3) Philosophies like Taoism which believed in balance and harmony with nature, and Confucianism which emphasized social order and duty, emerged around 600 BC and influenced Chinese culture. Buddhism was also introduced around 500 AD.
4) Traditional Chinese culture
Britain played an important role in laying the foundations for Christianity in Korea in the 19th century. British missionaries translated the Bible into Korean and established the first Protestant churches. Had Korea formed an alliance with Britain and France in the 1860s, it may have avoided Japanese occupation and been able to connect with Reverend Moon earlier. However, opportunities for Britain to guide Korea's development were lost due to Korea's isolationism and resistance to Western influence at the time.
This document provides a biography of Hudson Taylor, a missionary to China in the 19th century. It summarizes that Taylor spent 51 years in missionary service in China, establishing 20 mission stations and bringing over 800 missionaries to the field. It also describes some of the hardships Taylor faced, including opposition, illness, and even an attack on his home that resulted in injuries. The document outlines Taylor's conversion experience and calling to missionary work in China as a young man, as well as the founding of the China Inland Mission to support further missionary efforts.
Life in ancient Egypt revolved around religion, the pharaoh, and family. The Egyptians believed in many gods and that the pharaohs were chosen by the gods to lead the people. Family was also very important. Society was stratified, with peasants making up most of the population. They worked the pharaoh's lands and gave a portion of their production to the pharaoh. Priests, doctors, and scribes also played important roles. Priests cared for the gods in the temples. Doctors studied medicine to treat people and animals. Scribes underwent years of training to learn the complex writing systems. Slaves from foreign lands performed domestic and construction work but were sometimes treated better in noble households.
Egyptians lived around 5,000 years ago and were ruled by pharaohs. They wore simple linen clothes which were made from flax grown in Egypt. Both men and women wore jewelry including earrings and bracelets as symbols of resurrection. Egyptians ate meals of grains, vegetables, fruits, meat and bread twice per day. Wealthier families had larger homes while poorer families lived in multi-story townhouses or small homes along the Nile. Children attended school to learn reading, writing and arithmetic.
Ancient China lasted over 5,000 years and was one of the longest civilizations. It influenced modern society through important architectural achievements like the Great Wall, food traditions that varied by social class, and influential inventions such as paper, printing, gunpowder, and the compass. Chinese society was also highly structured along social hierarchies with different expectations for roles based on gender, wealth, and occupation.
Ancient Egypt was famous for mummifying their kings and important people to preserve their bodies for the afterlife. They built elaborate pyramids, like the Great Pyramid of Giza, to serve as tombs for pharaohs and other nobles. Egyptian society was strictly stratified, with pharaohs and nobles at the top, peasants and slaves at the bottom. Women had some rights but less opportunities than men. Children learned skills from their parents to take on roles in society, and the ancient Egyptians had rich cultural and religious practices that lasted for over 3000 years.
Mary Slessor was a Scottish missionary to Nigeria in the late 1800s. She was born into poverty and began working in mills at a young age. After converting to Christianity, she felt called to missionary work. She went to Nigeria and advocated for the end of practices like killing twins and slavery. Over her lifetime, she established many schools and churches, helped convert many people to Christianity, and gained respect from the local communities as a judge and advocate. She persevered through illness and hardships to improve lives in Calabar.
Andrew Murray was a pastor in South Africa in the 1860s. He helped spark a major spiritual revival across the Cape Colony. The revival began at a church conference in Worcester that Andrew Murray spoke at, where people came under deep conviction of their sin. The revival then spread from Worcester to other towns, with intense prayer meetings and many cases of conversion reported daily. Eyewitnesses described an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and a spiritual awakening that transformed the region.
Ancient China had a hierarchical social structure led by kings and powerful leaders. Farmers made up the largest social class but had little land and wealth. People lived simply in mud brick homes. Wealthier Chinese had larger homes and slaves. Staple foods included rice and tea. Marriage was arranged and women had few rights. Education was largely only for wealthy boys. Ancient Chinese believed in many gods and also honored ancestors. Clothing generally consisted of simple tunics and robes. Art, music and festivals were important cultural aspects.
History of simplicity- IES Tomás Mingot, Logroño ( Spain)Carlos Ajamil Royo
This document provides a history of voluntary simplicity from ancient Greek and Roman times to the modern era. It discusses key figures who embodied simplicity, including Diogenes and Jesus Christ in ancient times, and monks during the Medieval period. It also profiles several individuals known for their simple lifestyles, such as St. Millán, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, and William of Ockham. St. Francis of Assisi is highlighted as an example of simplicity and solidarity. The American author Henry David Thoreau is also mentioned for his experiences living simply at Walden Pond.
The document provides a bibliography of websites about various topics relating to ancient Egypt, including maps, social structure, housing, food, family life, marriage, childhood, education, religion, clothing, art, music, and conclusions. The bibliography contains 17 sources with URLs about these topics of ancient Egypt.
Women in ancient Japan typically lived simple lives focused on domestic duties like cooking, cleaning, and caring for the home and family. They were responsible for making clothes, preparing meals, gardening, and other household chores while men fished or hunted. Over time, women gained some legal and social rights, including the ability to inherit property and pursue education. Though marriage was usually arranged, women began to find more leisure activities like poetry and crafts like temari ball making. They also started to more actively participate in religions like Shinto and Buddhism.
The document discusses the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. It summarizes the key events leading up to the creation of the KJV, including previous English translations by Tyndale, Coverdale, and the Geneva Bible. It then discusses celebrations taking place across Britain to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the KJV, including events, commemorative coins and stamps, and documentaries. The KJV is described as the most influential, bestselling, and beloved Bible translation of all time.
This document provides an overview of religions in ancient civilizations and modern Canada across 12 pages. It discusses the polytheistic religions of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and China, describing important gods and practices like mummification and animal sacrifice. The document also outlines the religious diversity in modern Canada, noting the predominance of Christianity alongside growing Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and other faith communities due to immigration. It concludes with a bibliography citing sources on these various historical and contemporary religions.
Zo people tend to speculate as to where came from. Some suggest that they are the descendents od the Chinese of the Chin dynasty because they are called Chin by the Burman. Some devoted Christians dreamed of being one of the lost tribes of Israle. The history of the Zo people is very complex because they have many versions of legends and traditions. Their clothing, houses and diet differ from one area to another because of climatic differences within a short distance. The language, through basically similar, has developed into muti-dialects.
The document discusses the author's background in Judaism and philosophy. It then provides details from Jewish tradition about Abraham, the first Jew, including that he lived during Noah's time and heard stories directly from Noah about the flood and ark. The author explains some stories from oral Jewish tradition, including one where Abraham as a child smashed his father's idols to demonstrate his belief in one God.
William Penn. The story of religious freedom in America. The history of how it all began. Part of the Religious Freedom Series from GVLN. Gloucester, Virginia Links and News website.
Samuel Ajayi Crowther was born in Yorubaland in 1807 and was captured by slavers at age 13. He was rescued in 1822 by the British navy and settled in Sierra Leone. In Sierra Leone, he converted to Christianity and received an education. In 1843, he was ordained as a Church of England minister. He led successful missionary efforts back to Yorubaland where Christianity grew. In 1864, he became the first African bishop of the Church of England. Crowther worked to end slavery, spread the gospel in Nigeria, and indigenize Anglicanism in Africa.
Ancient Greek daily life was structured around gender. Women stayed at home, especially poor women who worked without help, while men participated in public life like politics and sports. School was also gender divided - boys were educated to be citizens while girls learned household skills. Most Greeks lived in houses separated by gender with courtyards as gathering spaces. Marriage usually occurred in the early teens for women regardless of wealth, with arrangements made by families. The typical Greek diet focused on grains, fruits, vegetables and seafood, though meat was rarely consumed and wine was a popular drink.
This document provides an overview of some of the most influential early Church fathers and martyrs from North Africa, including their writings, teachings, and contributions to the development of Christianity. It discusses figures such as Clement of Alexandria, Origen of Alexandria, Tertullian of Carthage, Cyprian of Carthage, Athanasius of Alexandria, and Augustine of Hippo and highlights their roles in establishing Christian schools, defending orthodox doctrine against heresies, providing guidance for Christian living, suffering persecution and martyrdom, and leaving behind extensive biblical commentaries and other theological works. The document also mentions the early spread of Christianity to Egypt and Ethiopia by figures like John Mark and the links between the
This document provides an overview of ancient Japanese history and culture from 12,000 BC to 1185 CE. It describes the major time periods and notes developments like the introduction of rice farming and the rise of social classes including samurai warriors, farmers, artisans, and merchants. Key aspects of ancient Japanese society are summarized like housing, food, family and gender roles, marriage customs, education, religion, clothing, art, music, and changes over time. Pictures and sources are provided to support the information presented.
Japan became a country in 57 AD and is known for sushi and samurai soldiers. Ancient Japan had a stratified caste system led by samurai. The wealthy lived in elaborate temples while commoners resided in pit dwellings or elevated wooden structures. Rice, seafood, and vegetables formed the base of the ancient Japanese diet. Family roles were divided by gender, with women responsible for domestic duties and men making family decisions. Children were taught strict social norms from a young age. Shintoism and Buddhism were the main religions, and festivals celebrating events like cherry blossom season remain important cultural traditions today.
Ancient Japan began when people migrated from Asia to islands that later became Japan. Society was orderly and women had equal status to men. Families lived in wooden homes and ate fish, game and plants. Family life involved shared chores rather than abuse. Marriage was usually arranged, divorces were uncommon, and women married primarily for security rather than love. Religion centered around wooden temples where people worshipped gods. Childhood involved chores, play, and mild punishment. There were no schools initially; people learned from family and friends. Traditional clothing and valued music continued from ancient times.
The document summarizes notable works from the Spanish period in Philippine literature, including Doctrina Cristiana, Ang Barlaan at Josaphat, Ang Pasyon, Ibong Adarna, and Florante at Laura. It also provides brief descriptions of each work and highlights their cultural significance. For example, it notes that Doctrina Cristiana was one of the first works of literature in the Philippines and that Ang Pasyon helped popularize the genre of passion plays written in Tagalog.
The document provides information about the Vikings from the 8th to 11th centuries. It describes how the Vikings originated from Scandinavia and gradually migrated to places like England and Scotland, settling in some areas but also raiding regions of Northern Europe. The summary discusses the Vikings' social hierarchy, with nobles at the top and slaves at the bottom. It also outlines aspects of daily Viking life like their housing structures, diet, family and gender roles, marriage customs, education system which emphasized practical skills, pagan religious beliefs and artistic traditions.
The document provides information on various aspects of life in Ancient Greece such as social structure, housing, food, childhood, and clothing. It describes the social hierarchy, with free men who owned land at the top and slaves at the bottom. Houses were typically made of stone or clay, with separate living areas for men and women. The Greeks ate a diet centered around seafood, cheese, olives, and drank wine. Childhood was difficult, with high infant mortality and many children raised as slaves. Clothing was minimal for men but women covered more of their bodies. The document includes pictures and websites used as sources.
Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks in a row for men or 4 or more drinks in a row for women at least once in the past two weeks. Some reasons why people binge drink include peer pressure, stress relief, and a desire to feel older. However, binge drinking poses many risks such as alcohol poisoning, impaired judgment, physical health issues, and mental health problems. If someone is suspected of having alcohol poisoning, which can be life-threatening, emergency medical help should be contacted immediately.
There are three main types of earthquakes that can occur at plate boundaries:
1) Divergent boundaries occur when hot magma rises and breaks crust apart, shaking the ground.
2) Convergent boundaries happen when plates subduct with one sliding under the other, building pressure until an earthquake occurs.
3) Transform boundaries result from plates moving past each other in opposite directions, causing pressure until they rupture in an earthquake.
Mary Slessor was a Scottish missionary to Nigeria in the late 1800s. She was born into poverty and began working in mills at a young age. After converting to Christianity, she felt called to missionary work. She went to Nigeria and advocated for the end of practices like killing twins and slavery. Over her lifetime, she established many schools and churches, helped convert many people to Christianity, and gained respect from the local communities as a judge and advocate. She persevered through illness and hardships to improve lives in Calabar.
Andrew Murray was a pastor in South Africa in the 1860s. He helped spark a major spiritual revival across the Cape Colony. The revival began at a church conference in Worcester that Andrew Murray spoke at, where people came under deep conviction of their sin. The revival then spread from Worcester to other towns, with intense prayer meetings and many cases of conversion reported daily. Eyewitnesses described an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and a spiritual awakening that transformed the region.
Ancient China had a hierarchical social structure led by kings and powerful leaders. Farmers made up the largest social class but had little land and wealth. People lived simply in mud brick homes. Wealthier Chinese had larger homes and slaves. Staple foods included rice and tea. Marriage was arranged and women had few rights. Education was largely only for wealthy boys. Ancient Chinese believed in many gods and also honored ancestors. Clothing generally consisted of simple tunics and robes. Art, music and festivals were important cultural aspects.
History of simplicity- IES Tomás Mingot, Logroño ( Spain)Carlos Ajamil Royo
This document provides a history of voluntary simplicity from ancient Greek and Roman times to the modern era. It discusses key figures who embodied simplicity, including Diogenes and Jesus Christ in ancient times, and monks during the Medieval period. It also profiles several individuals known for their simple lifestyles, such as St. Millán, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, and William of Ockham. St. Francis of Assisi is highlighted as an example of simplicity and solidarity. The American author Henry David Thoreau is also mentioned for his experiences living simply at Walden Pond.
The document provides a bibliography of websites about various topics relating to ancient Egypt, including maps, social structure, housing, food, family life, marriage, childhood, education, religion, clothing, art, music, and conclusions. The bibliography contains 17 sources with URLs about these topics of ancient Egypt.
Women in ancient Japan typically lived simple lives focused on domestic duties like cooking, cleaning, and caring for the home and family. They were responsible for making clothes, preparing meals, gardening, and other household chores while men fished or hunted. Over time, women gained some legal and social rights, including the ability to inherit property and pursue education. Though marriage was usually arranged, women began to find more leisure activities like poetry and crafts like temari ball making. They also started to more actively participate in religions like Shinto and Buddhism.
The document discusses the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. It summarizes the key events leading up to the creation of the KJV, including previous English translations by Tyndale, Coverdale, and the Geneva Bible. It then discusses celebrations taking place across Britain to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the KJV, including events, commemorative coins and stamps, and documentaries. The KJV is described as the most influential, bestselling, and beloved Bible translation of all time.
This document provides an overview of religions in ancient civilizations and modern Canada across 12 pages. It discusses the polytheistic religions of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and China, describing important gods and practices like mummification and animal sacrifice. The document also outlines the religious diversity in modern Canada, noting the predominance of Christianity alongside growing Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and other faith communities due to immigration. It concludes with a bibliography citing sources on these various historical and contemporary religions.
Zo people tend to speculate as to where came from. Some suggest that they are the descendents od the Chinese of the Chin dynasty because they are called Chin by the Burman. Some devoted Christians dreamed of being one of the lost tribes of Israle. The history of the Zo people is very complex because they have many versions of legends and traditions. Their clothing, houses and diet differ from one area to another because of climatic differences within a short distance. The language, through basically similar, has developed into muti-dialects.
The document discusses the author's background in Judaism and philosophy. It then provides details from Jewish tradition about Abraham, the first Jew, including that he lived during Noah's time and heard stories directly from Noah about the flood and ark. The author explains some stories from oral Jewish tradition, including one where Abraham as a child smashed his father's idols to demonstrate his belief in one God.
William Penn. The story of religious freedom in America. The history of how it all began. Part of the Religious Freedom Series from GVLN. Gloucester, Virginia Links and News website.
Samuel Ajayi Crowther was born in Yorubaland in 1807 and was captured by slavers at age 13. He was rescued in 1822 by the British navy and settled in Sierra Leone. In Sierra Leone, he converted to Christianity and received an education. In 1843, he was ordained as a Church of England minister. He led successful missionary efforts back to Yorubaland where Christianity grew. In 1864, he became the first African bishop of the Church of England. Crowther worked to end slavery, spread the gospel in Nigeria, and indigenize Anglicanism in Africa.
Ancient Greek daily life was structured around gender. Women stayed at home, especially poor women who worked without help, while men participated in public life like politics and sports. School was also gender divided - boys were educated to be citizens while girls learned household skills. Most Greeks lived in houses separated by gender with courtyards as gathering spaces. Marriage usually occurred in the early teens for women regardless of wealth, with arrangements made by families. The typical Greek diet focused on grains, fruits, vegetables and seafood, though meat was rarely consumed and wine was a popular drink.
This document provides an overview of some of the most influential early Church fathers and martyrs from North Africa, including their writings, teachings, and contributions to the development of Christianity. It discusses figures such as Clement of Alexandria, Origen of Alexandria, Tertullian of Carthage, Cyprian of Carthage, Athanasius of Alexandria, and Augustine of Hippo and highlights their roles in establishing Christian schools, defending orthodox doctrine against heresies, providing guidance for Christian living, suffering persecution and martyrdom, and leaving behind extensive biblical commentaries and other theological works. The document also mentions the early spread of Christianity to Egypt and Ethiopia by figures like John Mark and the links between the
This document provides an overview of ancient Japanese history and culture from 12,000 BC to 1185 CE. It describes the major time periods and notes developments like the introduction of rice farming and the rise of social classes including samurai warriors, farmers, artisans, and merchants. Key aspects of ancient Japanese society are summarized like housing, food, family and gender roles, marriage customs, education, religion, clothing, art, music, and changes over time. Pictures and sources are provided to support the information presented.
Japan became a country in 57 AD and is known for sushi and samurai soldiers. Ancient Japan had a stratified caste system led by samurai. The wealthy lived in elaborate temples while commoners resided in pit dwellings or elevated wooden structures. Rice, seafood, and vegetables formed the base of the ancient Japanese diet. Family roles were divided by gender, with women responsible for domestic duties and men making family decisions. Children were taught strict social norms from a young age. Shintoism and Buddhism were the main religions, and festivals celebrating events like cherry blossom season remain important cultural traditions today.
Ancient Japan began when people migrated from Asia to islands that later became Japan. Society was orderly and women had equal status to men. Families lived in wooden homes and ate fish, game and plants. Family life involved shared chores rather than abuse. Marriage was usually arranged, divorces were uncommon, and women married primarily for security rather than love. Religion centered around wooden temples where people worshipped gods. Childhood involved chores, play, and mild punishment. There were no schools initially; people learned from family and friends. Traditional clothing and valued music continued from ancient times.
The document summarizes notable works from the Spanish period in Philippine literature, including Doctrina Cristiana, Ang Barlaan at Josaphat, Ang Pasyon, Ibong Adarna, and Florante at Laura. It also provides brief descriptions of each work and highlights their cultural significance. For example, it notes that Doctrina Cristiana was one of the first works of literature in the Philippines and that Ang Pasyon helped popularize the genre of passion plays written in Tagalog.
The document provides information about the Vikings from the 8th to 11th centuries. It describes how the Vikings originated from Scandinavia and gradually migrated to places like England and Scotland, settling in some areas but also raiding regions of Northern Europe. The summary discusses the Vikings' social hierarchy, with nobles at the top and slaves at the bottom. It also outlines aspects of daily Viking life like their housing structures, diet, family and gender roles, marriage customs, education system which emphasized practical skills, pagan religious beliefs and artistic traditions.
The document provides information on various aspects of life in Ancient Greece such as social structure, housing, food, childhood, and clothing. It describes the social hierarchy, with free men who owned land at the top and slaves at the bottom. Houses were typically made of stone or clay, with separate living areas for men and women. The Greeks ate a diet centered around seafood, cheese, olives, and drank wine. Childhood was difficult, with high infant mortality and many children raised as slaves. Clothing was minimal for men but women covered more of their bodies. The document includes pictures and websites used as sources.
Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks in a row for men or 4 or more drinks in a row for women at least once in the past two weeks. Some reasons why people binge drink include peer pressure, stress relief, and a desire to feel older. However, binge drinking poses many risks such as alcohol poisoning, impaired judgment, physical health issues, and mental health problems. If someone is suspected of having alcohol poisoning, which can be life-threatening, emergency medical help should be contacted immediately.
There are three main types of earthquakes that can occur at plate boundaries:
1) Divergent boundaries occur when hot magma rises and breaks crust apart, shaking the ground.
2) Convergent boundaries happen when plates subduct with one sliding under the other, building pressure until an earthquake occurs.
3) Transform boundaries result from plates moving past each other in opposite directions, causing pressure until they rupture in an earthquake.
The Shang Dynasty lasted from around 1600 BC to 1046 BC in ancient China. It followed the Xia Dynasty and introduced many advances. The Shang established a feudal system ruled by a king with nobles and slaves beneath him. They practiced agriculture, but also hunted and sacrificed humans. Writing, astronomy, and bronze-working advanced under the Shang. Society was patriarchal with arranged marriages and Confucian family structures. Religion centered on ancestor worship and nature gods like Shang Di. The wealthy lived in cities while commoners had mud-brick homes.
This poem describes the experiences of homelessness through four sections. The first depicts a runaway with a dying soul far from hope and friends. The second portrays abuse as an endless nightmare with no escape. A tornado is used as a metaphor for disaster in the third, leaving only chaos in its wake. The final section uses the structure of a diamante poem to transition from hopeless to hopeful.
This document summarizes the life of a young woman named Giovanna who lives in ancient Greece. It describes her civilization, social structure, home life, diet, family roles, and marriage customs. The civilization started around the 8th-6th century BC and the oracle has warned of an impending battle with the Romans. Giovanna draws pictures to document her daily life, including her simple two-room home, meals consisting of wheat, olive oil, fish and wine, and the traditional roles of women to help with chores and raise families. Marriage was arranged by families, with the bride moving to her husband's home after a ceremony involving a chariot ride and symbolic fruit eating.
This document provides a template for a grid to compare different modes of transportation in Canada, including dogsled, canoe, wagon, railway, bike, automobile, BC Ferry, and airplane. The grid asks the learner to fill in details about each mode such as the date it was first used in Canada, how and where it was used, the benefits to people, and how it is used now.
Ancient China had a complex social hierarchy and culture. The wealthy lived in large compounds with high walls for privacy and protection, while poor families lived in small mud homes. Boys could attend school to learn Confucian philosophy, but daughters had few rights and were expected to obey male relatives. People practiced ancestor worship and also believed in local gods. Festivals honored cultural and religious traditions. The ancient Chinese made advances in technology, including paper, gunpowder, and the compass.
1) Ancient China saw the rise and fall of many dynasties over thousands of years, including the Shang Dynasty around 2000 BC and the Zhou Dynasty, as well as the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period.
2) Early Chinese religions included ancestral worship, where families worshipped their deceased ancestors to seek their help or avoid punishment, as well as the worship of nature gods. Divination methods including oracle bones were also used.
3) Philosophies like Taoism which sought balance with nature, and Confucianism which emphasized social order, emerged around 600 BC. Buddhism was also introduced around 500 AD.
4) Traditional Chinese culture included practices like foot binding and distinct styles of
1) Ancient China saw the rise and fall of many dynasties over thousands of years, including the Shang Dynasty around 2000 BC and the Zhou Dynasty, as well as the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period.
2) Early Chinese religions included ancestral worship, where families worshipped their deceased ancestors to seek their help or avoid punishment, as well as the worship of nature gods. Divination methods including oracle bones were also used.
3) Philosophies like Taoism which sought balance with nature, and Confucianism which emphasized social order, emerged around 600 BC. Buddhism was also introduced around 500 AD.
4) Traditional Chinese culture included practices like foot binding and distinct styles of
The document provides an overview of many aspects of life during the Han Dynasty in China, which lasted from 206 BCE to 220 CE. It discusses the political structure led by emperors, the social classes including peasants and wealthy landowners, daily activities like housing, childbirth, education, religion, art, music, and festivals. Technology and culture flourished during this period of Chinese history.
The document provides historical context on China in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, describing the declining Qing dynasty, the Boxer Rebellion, and warlord rule in the aftermath. It also discusses the social and political challenges of the time including weak central government, conflicts with Western powers, and traditional customs like footbinding. Religions practiced in China such as Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and Islam are also summarized.
The document summarizes aspects of early Chinese society from the Shang dynasty through the Han dynasty. It describes how the king ruled with help from warlords during the Shang dynasty. Society was divided into aristocrats and farmers, and people practiced ancestor worship and made offerings. Confucianism emerged as a philosophy for political and social order. The Qin dynasty first unified China under a harsh authoritarian rule, while the Han dynasty established a stable imperial bureaucracy and civil service system that lasted for centuries.
The document summarizes aspects of daily life during China's Han Dynasty which lasted from 206 BC to 220 AD. It describes the social hierarchy with the emperor at the top and peasants, artisans, and merchants below. Housing, food, family structure, education, religion, clothing, arts, music, and festivals are discussed for both the wealthy and poor classes. The Han Dynasty is presented as a period of growth and cultural development in Chinese history.
Ancient China was an important early civilization that made many important inventions. Life was difficult for children, especially poor children who had to work long hours to help their families. Some key inventions and developments of Ancient China included the compass, gunpowder, writing system, and printing. Farming was a major part of everyday life, with crops grown along rivers in central China and by peasants for wealthy landowners in southern China. Studying Ancient China provides insight into their legacies and how life was different than in ancient Korea.
China developed along major rivers like the Yellow River and Yangtze River. Chinese culture began around 1500 BC and was governed by dynastic rulers who held a "Mandate of Heaven". Confucianism and Taoism were influential philosophies that emphasized order, harmony with nature, and respect for elders. The Great Wall was constructed to protect against northern invaders. Contributions included paper, porcelain, silk, and the Silk Road which facilitated trade. Confucius advocated for order through relationships and education while Laozi sought harmony with nature's way or Tao. Yin and yang represented balancing opposing forces.
Ancient China lasted over 5,000 years and was one of the longest civilizations. It influenced modern China and the world. Some key aspects included the Great Wall, which stretched over 2,100 miles to defend China. Diet varied by class, with poor people eating grains, vegetables and wild game while wealthy ate meat and special foods. Ancient China invented many technologies still used today like gunpowder, paper, printing, and the compass. Society was highly stratified with emperors and nobles at the top and peasants and servants at the bottom.
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- The economy relied on agriculture along the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, and trade developed along the Silk Road connecting China to other regions.
- Inventions like paper, printing, the compass, and gunpowder originated in ancient China. Traditional architecture, arts, medicine, and other
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The Han dynasty ruled China from 206 BC to 220 AD. It expanded China's territory and unified the culture. The Han dynasty is known for establishing the Silk Road for trade between China and Rome. Archaeologists have also learned about Han dynasty life by artifacts like small clay models of homes and belongings buried with the dead. The social structure remained largely the same as previous dynasties with the emperor at the top and peasants at the bottom. Wealthy Han residents built large homes and decorated their family tombs with stone lions.
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The ancient Egyptians had a stratified social structure with the pharaoh at the top as a god-king. After the pharaoh came nobles, priests, soldiers, and scribes, followed by merchants, artists, farmers, and slaves at the bottom. Children helped with chores and some boys attended school to learn reading, writing, and arithmetic. Religion was very important in ancient Egypt and centered around many gods with the pharaoh seen as representing Horus.
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The ancient Egyptians had a stratified social structure with the pharaoh at the top as a god-king. After the pharaoh came nobles, priests, soldiers, and scribes, followed by merchants, artists, farmers, and slaves at the bottom. Children helped with chores and some boys attended school to learn reading, writing, and arithmetic. Religion was very important in ancient Egypt and centered around many gods with the pharaoh seen as representing Horus.
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The document provides an overview of various aspects of life during the Warring States period in ancient China from 475-221 BC. It describes the social structure, housing, food, family life, marriage, childhood, education, religion, clothing, art, music and festivals. The Warring States period saw changes from the preceding Spring and Autumn period, including a breakdown of the feudal system and more social mobility. Common people had more opportunities to own land and advance their status.
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2. The Han dynasty lasted from
206 BC until 220 AD. The Han
dynasty is a timeline when the
Han family were the rulers of
China.
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3. The Han dynasty is famous for the silk road. It was famous because
the silk road is the route that the Chinese took when they were trading
with the Romans. The Han dynasty is also famous for burying small
clay models of their homes and personal belongings and this has helped
us learn a lot about them. The Han dynasty was also famous for their
art. This was a good time for the Chinese empire because the culture
was similar all across China. Als0 the Han dynasty lasted around
450 years. Only 10% lived in the cities. Each city was surrounded by
a strong wall made of earth and stone.
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4. The Emperor always in the top. Civil
Servants where the closest to the
In the Han dynasty the social Emperor. Peasants were the
structure stayed the same as second closest to the top.
all of the other Ancient
Chinese Dynasties.
The Soldiers and
Servants where
always at the
bottom.
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5. The housing in the Han dynasty would differ from
place to place, most commonly it would be an entire
family living in one large rectangular house called a si
he yuan. A si he yuan had eight rooms. There were four
bed rooms, a kitchen, a lavatory, two rooms for
worshiping the gods. There were three wings in every
house, each wing had a veranda, a sunroom made from
cloth and bamboo. Each wing of the house also had a
court yard used for study, exercise and nature viewing.
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6. The rich rushed to imitate the imperial palace. They
built elaborate homes, decorated with drapery. They had
stone lions to furnished the family tombs. They always
charred how much the sculpture or lion cost to put in top
of the tombs. The rich lived in comfortable, large houses
with many rooms and fireplaces. They decorated there
house with furniture from Greek and Rome. Dinner was
very decorated. Kids were tutored in science, math,
math, literature, art, religion, and music. The rich did
not go to public schools. When it was cold, they had
coats created with squirrel and fox skins and leather
slippers.
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7. Food
When you think of Chinese food you think of rice.
In fact, rice was the first grain that was farmed in
China. There is archaeological evidence of rice farming
along the Yang-tse River as early as about 5000 BC.
People cooked rice by boiling it in water, the way they do
today. Or they made it into wine. Rice wine has been
popular in China since prehistory. During the Han
Dynasty, millet wine became very popular and was even
more popular to drink than tea. Also beginning in the
Han Dynasty, about 100 AD, Chinese people began to
make their wheat and rice into long noodles.
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8. Family Life
Most Chinese, both rich and poor, lived in large families.
Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and children all lived together.
Family was extremely important in Han China. Most Chinese believed in the
ancient tradition of ancestor worship. They believed that the spirits of dead
men and women influenced what happened to them. The way to please
ancestors was to pray to them and to offer them food and drink. As you
probably know, Confucianism was based on the teaching of Kongfuzi
(called Confucius by westerners).Recall that Confucius believed that society
worked best when people acted properly based on their roles and their
relationships with others. Confucius believed that there were five basic
relationships: ruler and subject, husband and wife, father and son, older
sibling and younger sibling, friend and friend. Confucius taught that all
people must respect and obey those above them. In return, those above must
behave properly to those below. Confucianism, then, emphasized respect,
obedience, and responsibility. Along with the ancient tradition of close
family ties, these teachings helped to strengthen Chinese families. In turn,
strong families helped to strengthen the entire social structure of the Han.
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9. Marriage
There were a few different ways to get married in the
Han Dynasty one of them was a marriage with proposal.
That is when the male will give a gift to the female's
family, and both parents must agree to the marriage. A
different form of marriage is called succeeding marriage,
a succeeding marriage is when a girl is widowed the
younger brother can marry her, he can also do the same
for his step mother. It was believed that men should marry
around the age of 30 and girls around 20 you cannot get
married however if you are above these ages. There was no
divorce in ancient china. Once married a girl must move
in with her husbands family.
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10. Childbirth
Chinese women will often drink a strong herbal
potion which apparently would help to ease the strain
of labor. Custom dictates that women not fear the
laboring process, since birth is considered a women's
career to the ancient Chinese. Chinese women
traditionally would go through labor in an armchair
or futon. Once the baby is born they will often pray to
the goddess who helped them conceive with an offering
of sweet meats and incense.
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11. Childhood
In ancient china most children were not given an
education only the boys of a very rich family. Most
children worked at home on the farms planting crops
and picking weeds. Girls were never given an education
and had to do whatever their husbands mother tells them
to do. If a girl is part of a very poor family sometimes
because of poverty a family must sell their daughter to
a rich family. In ancient china having a son was much
more important than having a daughter so life was
much harder for females.
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12. Here in Canada we have a opportunity to become the
best we can but in the Han Dynasty the teachers were
more strict and they expected more from children. In the
Han Dynasty there was no public schools only the rich
boys were allowed to have a tutor. Instead here in
Canada all kids have equal rights and there is public
schools for anyone paid from HST. In the Han Dynasty
they didn´t have universities and they only worked for
their families. Here in Canada we have universities and
are able to work for those who will hire us. In Canada
girls have equal rights.
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13. Education
Only boys from rich families were given an
education and boys had to work very hard for political
rights. You did not learn math or science in school but
how to read and write. School started at 6 am and ended
at 4 pm. The student would sit on stools and the teacher
had the only chair. Test scores were the only thing that
mattered if you wanted to get a job, not how much
money you had or the family that you came from.
Schools normally took place in a temple and if there
was no school in your village you would go and stay
with your relatives or strangers.
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14. Religion
Under the Han Dynasty (about 200 BC to 200 AD), scholars
working for the emperors tried to find a way to combine Taoism
and Confucianism. They believed that the emperors should follow
the Tao, or the way, and help people to be good by rewarding good
deeds. In this way, people would naturally want to be good, and
wouldn't have to be forced into it. Around 500 AD, in the period of
the Three Kingdoms, Buddhism first came to China from India,
where the Buddha had lived and where Buddhism got started.
Actually there were Buddhists in China even during the Han
Dynasty, starting about 50 AD, but there got to be a lot more of
them under the Three Kingdoms. Some Buddhists were persecuted
by the emperors, but generally Buddhism was popular and
accepted. The T'ang Dynasty Empress Wu, for example, was a
Buddhist. But Taoism was still very strong in China too.
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15. God
The greatest God in the Han Dynasty is Dha-shi-
zhi, she broke the cycle of reincarnation with her great
love, and now welcomes souls to Heaven in the form of
flowers. Di-Cang is a great Buddhist who releases the
souls of the dead from the underworld. She is a
bodhisattva of Chinese Buddhism, whose name means
"the Strongest".
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16. Clothing
People in China generally wore tunics ( long t-
shirts). Women wore long tunics that went down to the
ground, with belts. Men wore shorter ones down to their
knees. Sometimes they wore jackets over their tunics. In
the winter, when it was cold, people wore padded jackets
on top of their tunics, and sometimes pants under them.
In early China, poor people made their clothes of hemp or
ramie. Rich people wore silk. Most people in China, both
men and women, wore their hair long. It was believed
that you got your hair from your parents, so it was
disrespectful to cut it.
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17. Art and Music
When Chinese people learned about Buddhism, under the Han
Dynasty, they also learned about Buddhist art styles in India, and these
new styles had a huge effect on Chinese art. Chinese sculptors learned to
make life-size stone statues. About the same time, traders on the Silk
Road began to bring Roman blown glass to China. Chinese potters,
perhaps trying to imitate blown glass, soon created porcelain. Around the
same time, Chinese artists invented paper and began to use it for
painting on. They created new works of literature and music. Beautiful
murals were painted on the walls of palaces. Scroll painting began.
Craftsmen made jade jewellery and carvings, gold ornaments and belt
hooks, delicate paintings with wire thin brush strokes. Iron was used for
making plows and other cast iron objects. Glazed pottery was brightly
painted with lively hunting scenes, mountains, trees, clouds, dragons,
tigers, and bears. Their medicine was advanced. They invented
acupuncture.
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18. Festivals
By the time of Han Dynasty, the major traditional
Chinese festivals had become large public events. The
Han Dynasty had many large festivals to celebrate
cultural and social reasons. One of the most important
festivals was Chinese new year. You would commonly
see the people dressed in red and gold because those are
lucky colors to the Chinese. In this festival there will be
dragon costumes, lots of lights, and fireworks. The
gifts were usually money that you keep safe till the rest
of the year for good luck.
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19. Conclusion
The Han Dynasty was one of China’s most famous
dynasties of all. The Han Dynasty lasted from 206 BC
until 220 AD. During the four centuries that the Han
Dynasty remained unified, they brought forth several
major cultural and scientific achievements to China.
One of these achievements were the establishment of the
Silk Road. One of the most well known achievements of
the Han Dynasty was the establishment of the Silk
Road, a road system that made it possible for a person to
go from Beijing to Guangzhan on foot in 56 days.
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20. Information Bibliography
Books:
Exploring Daily Life During the Han Dynasty
Ancient China
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21. Great Wall of CHINA:
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/activities/view_activity.cgi?activity_id=6482
Han Dynasty Map:
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archivo:Han_Dynasty_Plain_map.PNG
Han Dynasty Painting:
http://www.ask.com/wiki/History_of_Chinese_art
Clay model art:
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/hand/hd_hand.htm
Social structure:
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/goldenages/china.cfm
Emperor:
http://www.longtochinatravel.com/chinese-history/default.aspx
Civil Servants:
http://jspivey.wikispaces.com/Compare+the+development+of+traditions+and+institutions+in+major+civilizations,+Indian,+Chinese,+and+Greek,Roman+Sun+Hong+Jeffrey+Ahn+B
+Block
Peasant:
http://aldworthapworld.wikispaces.com/D5.+Describe+social+problems+faced+by+working+class+in+western+Europe,+Russia+and+China
Merchants:
http://aldworthapworld.wikispaces.com/D5.+Describe+social+problems+faced+by+working+class+in+western+Europe,+Russia+and+China
Soldiers and Servants:
http://www.qwiki.com/q/#!/History_of_the_Han_Dynasty
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