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What Does The Evidence Reveal About Ancient China? (Language (The language…
What Does The Evidence Reveal About Ancient China?
Emperors and Rulers
The terracotta warriors were found near the tomb of Emperor Quinn, revealing the funerary customs believed by this specific ruler.
It was believed by him that it necessary in the afterlife to have an army to protect him and goods to sustain him
What were the funerary beliefs of other Emperors? Were they consistent with all rulers?
Did the beliefs of the afterlife coincide with a religion of faith at the time?
Relationships Between Land and People
Near the Yangtze River there is evidence that Rice has been grown there for a long period of time, as the geographic location creates a fertile environment for the crops.
Through history, did the Chinese inhabit the desert? And if so what methods had to be put in place to sustain water, obtain food and protect from the sun?
Language
The language used by the Ancient Chinese civilisation was used to write poetry and documents of philosophy.
There are many dialects to the language now, so was there as many in time period of Ancient China?
What was the medium of writing the characters, quill and ink?
What are the most well known ANCIENT poems? What are their meanings and purposes?
Was there a standard language in the time period? How would you write in it?
What is the progression of mandarin, what is the historical progression?
Religion and Faith
Through the Silk Road, Buddhism became a well practiced religion in China?
What was the Religion before this, what were rituals and traditions involved
Are there any artefacts showing the main religion at the time?