re: Asian History...

[Jesse]

Hello fellow Time Lords:
This is a thread to discuss Asian History. Which Dynasty in China is your favorite? What are your thoughts on Asian Philosopy and Religions? Where did Shinto and Taoism come from? These kind of questions can be discussed and answered here.

[Lantalasse]

oh.....fabulous idea for a thread
although my knowledge is very limited i was always fascinated by asian history, mostly because history class tended to be a bit euro-centric...
i know so very little about it i can't really say anything
but still i hope people with more knowledge get to talk and give info
:)

[Brytta]

Which Dynasty in China is your favorite?

Han or T'ang because of their interactions (exchange of ideas, trade, and war) with Central Asia.

This connection with Central Asia and points further west mixed with native early Chinese culture to create a more dynamic and spiritual one.

[Jesse]

How many Chinese Dynasties were there in total? What was the most famous and prosperous? Plus, when was the Great Wall of China built?

[Elbereth]

There are exactly twelve Chinese Dynasties in recorded history. I will briefly describe each below.

* Shang Dynasty (1766-1050BC) - Chinese language is invented
* Chou (Zhou) Dynasty (1122?-221BC) - the longest lasting dynasty in China
* Ch'in (Qin) Dynasty (221-205BC) - 1st unification of the Great Wall
* Han Dynasty (202 BC - AD 220) - Confucianism est.
* The Era of Disunity (6 Dynasties) (220- 580AD) - Budhism is introduced to China & Kung Fu is introduced
* Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD) - "The golden age of Chinese Civilization" - the Great Wall is reconstructed
* T'ang Dynasty (AD 618 - 907)
* Sung Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) -
* Yuan Dynasty (AD1280-1368) - Ghengis Khan and Mongol rule
* Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) - Great Wall is again reinforced
* Ch'ing (Manchus) Dynasty (1644 - 1911 AD) - the last of China's feudal society
* The People's Republic of China (1911- today)

[Elbereth]

I have a great wealth of knowledge on this subject so please if you have any more questions...please feel free to ask.

[Beleg]

I have some Intrest in Chinese History too. Elb can you explain to me the Elements that let to the change of Government under Dr. SUn-Yet-Sun in 1911? And is It 1911? i have always thought it was in 1912?

And if anyone wants to know about the Empires in India and The Middle East, i guess i can provide a fact or two.

[Jesse]

Yes, please give us some interesting facts. This board has been dead for awhile. Too long...