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Ancient China
Trade/Commerce: On page 58, the author said that "The Silk Road was a series or trade routes that ran from Northern China across Asia." Trade across countries started to do well since caravans could now travel without danger. Chinese merchants would trade stuff such as silks, spices, teas, and porcelain. (Cotterell 58)
Religion: An example is that in China religion was split into 3 different ways. The chinese empire embraced all of these religions. The 3 religions consisted of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. (Cotterell 26)
Location: China is known for their invention of the compass. Also, in the first place, people used compasses to make sure new houses were good to be deemed with nature. Compasses helped many people travel around.(Cotterell 22)
Government: In the text it said that "In 221 B.C. The Chinese Empire was formed." The Empire had its first emperor in 221-207 B.C. They believed that he would stay powerful even afterlife. (Cotterell 16)
Art: In the text it said that China is known for its arts and crafts. They make their art out of bronze, jade, silk, lacquer, and porcelain. Artisans were considered the most important people of society. (Cotterell 56)
Writing: On page 11, it said an ox bone or tortoiseshell was scorched over fire until it cracked. The Shang kings used the oracle bones to get advice from their ancestral spirits. The answers to their questions were shown on the bones with various cracks. (Cotterell 11)
Architecture/Technology: China has many great inventions, a lot of the worlds inventions actually come from China. The text said that "In the Middle Ages many Chinese inventions were carried along the Silk Road to Europe, where some had an enormous impact." Lastly, China has made some inventions that have changed the worlds such as paper money, silk, fireworks, porcelain, etc. (Cotterell 22)
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