Curious Chronicles of Chinas Past A Historical Rom
Curious Chronicles of China's Past: A Historical Romp Through Time
The Great Wall's Ancient Roots
Stretching over 13,000 miles, the Great Wall is one of the most impressive architectural feats in history. Built to protect China from invading armies, it was constructed using local materials such as stone, brick, and rammed earth. The earliest versions date back to the 7th century BC when several small states built walls to defend against nomadic tribes.
The Terracotta Army: Life-Size Warriors for Eternity
Unearthed in 1974 near Xi'an by a group of farmers digging a well, the life-sized terracotta army is a testament to ancient Chinese craftsmanship and ingenuity. Over 8,000 soldiers were discovered along with numerous horses and chariots – each one uniquely posed and detailed down to their facial expressions.
Mao Zedong's Red Guards: Cultural Revolution Chaos
During Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), he instigated his Red Guards movement aimed at purging remnants of capitalism and traditional culture from society. This led to widespread violence and chaos as young people were encouraged to attack anyone perceived as counter-revolutionary.
The Silk Road: Connecting East & West Since Antiquity
Established during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE), the Silk Road was an extensive network of trade routes connecting China with Central Asia, India, Persia, Europe via Egypt or Arabia up until its decline in the mid-15th century due largely to competition from maritime trade routes like those established by European explorers.
Confucius' Teachings Shape Chinese Philosophy & Ethics
Born around 551 BCE in Qufu Shandong Province into a noble family that later fell on hard times due partly because they had been disloyal under previous rulers according Confucian teachings about loyalty; Confucius developed principles centered on personal integrity – ren (humaneness) which includes love for all living beings including oneself; yi (righteousness); li (etiquette).
