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Changes And Continuities In China

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The Chinese civilization from 100 C.E. to 600 C.E. rose as one of the major unified empires. While this society grew, there were aspects of culture and politics stayed the same but many changes also occurred. As the empire developed, family units and social classes remained stagnant. Despite these continuities, changes such as the popularity of Buddhism within society due to Indian missionaries and a shift in political rule occurred. During the time period 100 C.E. to 600 C.E. the family unit system remained intact despite the intellectual advances. In the Chinese society men were to be respected and held dominance over women. Men performed tasks to provide for their families and the duty of women was to remain at home and care for the children. …show more content…

to 600 C.E. After the collapse of the Han dynasty this religion became more popular among the elite and poor classes. The reason for such a welcoming support of Buddhism was because of the fall of the Han dynasty. This religion offered as comfort and a haven for those who were suffering during this time. Buddhism arrived in China because of missionaries from India and the Silk Road and became a dominant religion. Scholars began to add Beliefs of Buddhism to the philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism. Reasons for such a change in religion were because of the devastating fall of the Han Dynasty and the need for comfort during this …show more content…

The Han Dynasty lasted until 220 C.E. but the Silk Road, a network of trade routes that connected Europe and Asia, continued. During the reign of the Three Kingdoms, the Silk Roads were used by Indian Missionaries in order to spread Buddhism. The Silk Road was not only used between these two countries during this time. Relationships were made between countries through the trade along the Silk Road. China used this network to trade items such as silk, porcelain, spices, and precious woods. India used it to trade precious gems such as jade, gold, and silver. Europe traded wool cloth, gold, and silver with these countries. The Silk Road benefitted each country by providing them with luxuries they did not previously have. From 100 C.E. to 600 C.E. the Silk Road did not only serve as a resource for trading goods but also for those who wished to travel between these regions and an exchange technological advances. Technologies such as paper making and noria (irrigation water wheel) spread throughout Europe and Asia. This trade network was used to exchange goods, technological advances, and to spread

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