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Ancient Civilizations
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Ancient China
Art: On page 16 it says "No two soldiers have the same face-each is an individual portrait of a soldier from the Qin army." These statues use to have real weapons until robbers stole all of them. These soldiers guard the first emperor's tomb. (Cotterell,16)
Writing: On page 11 it said "The Shang kings you oracle bones to consult the ancestral spirits." Questions and their answers were inscribed on the oracle bones. Many times, an ox bone and tortoiseshell was used and then scorched until it cracked. (Cotterell,11)
Religion: On page 12 it says "Confucius believed that the early years of the Zhou dynasty were golden years of social harmony." He thought that family relationships should have mutual respect because strong family bonds are part of a stable society. He developed and outlook that was based on kindness, respect and the strength of family's. (Cotterell,12)
Architecture/Technology: On page 22 it says "Some of the world's greatest inventions came from China." Also some inventions China created that helped the world were paper money, silk, clockwork and many more. In the middle ages many inventions were carried along the silk road to Europe which helped improve many things like communication. (Cotterell,22)
Government: On page 16 it says "In 221 B.C. the Chinese Empire was formed." Also The emperor took it's name from Qin which became China. The whole time Qin ruled it was very harsh and bad. (Cotterell,16)
Commerce (Trading): On page 57 it says "The Chinese made silk from at least 3,000 B.C." Also there were very large quantities of silk. The silk was very luxury and the fabric was only worn by scholars, civil servants and emperors. (Cotterell, 57)
Location: On page 6 it says "China is the world's oldest continuous civilization."Confucius wanted people to have a family-centered way of life. Dynasties governed the big population wisely and effectively. (Cotterell,6)
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