HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Question
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Daily life in ancient China changed through the centuries but the Chinese maintained a belief in the gods and one’s ancestors during almost every time period.
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Men and women of all classes wore their hair long because it was thought that one’s hair came from one’s ancestors and it was disrespectful to cut it.
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Just like the hair, the body was thought to be a gift from one’s ancestors and should not be abused. For this reason, most people looked down on those with tattoos.
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Everyone was expected to know the Five Virtues of Confucius by heart. The Li, or manners, considered the most important were Ren (kindness), Xin (loyalty), Yi (honesty) and Zhi (knowing the difference between right and wrong).
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Chinese traditional cultural values of harmony, benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, honesty, loyalty, and filial piety are embodied in China’s diplomacy through the concept of harmony, the most important Chinese traditional value.
Detailed explanation-2: -Perhaps the two most important geographical features of Ancient China were the two major rivers that flowed through central China: the Yellow River to the north and the Yangtze River to the south. These major rivers were a great source of fresh water, food, fertile soil, and transportation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ancient Chinese Superstitions: The ancient Chinese did many things to protect themselves from evil and to make sure they would have a happy life. They believed in the power of prayer, but they also believed in the power of placement.
Detailed explanation-4: -Many people in this class were rich, such as traders and shopkeepers. But they were looked down upon. That’s because they made money by trading goods that others had made.