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China has had a long and varied history.  It has one the richest pasts of any nation, but one of the most volatile presents.  It's the world's largest country by population and 3rd largest by area.  But it also exists very isolate from the world.  Thus its history stems from that isolation.
 
China has had a long and varied history.  It has one the richest pasts of any nation, but one of the most volatile presents.  It's the world's largest country by population and 3rd largest by area.  But it also exists very isolate from the world.  Thus its history stems from that isolation.
  
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For thousands of years, China existed more or less independently.  To the south-east, the Himalayas, the tallest mountains on earth.  To the west lies the great Tibetan Plateau.  To the north, the vast plains of Mongolia, and farther north, the barren waste lands of sibera.  To the east, the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean.  As a result, outside influences often could not make their way into China. 
  
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As a result, outside influences often were not found in China.  In addition, the Chinese view in contempt of anyone who tried to dominate "The Middle Kingdom."  (more)
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In addition, the Chinese view in contempt of anyone who tried to dominate their "The Middle Kingdom."   They held a view of the world, which placed them in the center. "Barbarians" lay outside of the circle, with the Chinese in the middle.  Thus, with this air of superiority, the Chinese did not look favorably on trade with other nations. They felt as if they alone dominated the region.
  
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On and off for thousands of years they traded with the people of the Middle East and lower Europe.  But when the Europeans arrived in force, China could not resist them anymore.  (more about silk road)
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On and off for thousands of years they traded with the people of the Middle East and lower Europe.  But when the Europeans arrived in force, it was apparent that China lost their edge and regional superiority.  China could not no longer resist outside invasion.  (more about silk road??)
  
 
After a long series of battles, the Chinese were forced to sign humiliating treaties, signing much of their land over to European traders.  These traders extended their influence of China.   
 
After a long series of battles, the Chinese were forced to sign humiliating treaties, signing much of their land over to European traders.  These traders extended their influence of China.   
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If they liked it or not, westerners have directly, and indirectly forever changed China's future.
 
If they liked it or not, westerners have directly, and indirectly forever changed China's future.
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*encarta china political

Revision as of 03:12, 10 January 2007

World Cultures China Report about Spheres of Influence

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Intro/Basics - Africa - Middle East - South Asia - China - Japan - Korea - Latin America

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World Cultures Portfolio

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Japan: Natural Resources Report - Japanese Violence Journal
Korea: Physical Map Report
Latin America: Landforms Report
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China has had a long and varied history. It has one the richest pasts of any nation, but one of the most volatile presents. It's the world's largest country by population and 3rd largest by area. But it also exists very isolate from the world. Thus its history stems from that isolation.

For thousands of years, China existed more or less independently. To the south-east, the Himalayas, the tallest mountains on earth. To the west lies the great Tibetan Plateau. To the north, the vast plains of Mongolia, and farther north, the barren waste lands of sibera. To the east, the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean. As a result, outside influences often could not make their way into China.

In addition, the Chinese view in contempt of anyone who tried to dominate their "The Middle Kingdom." They held a view of the world, which placed them in the center. "Barbarians" lay outside of the circle, with the Chinese in the middle. Thus, with this air of superiority, the Chinese did not look favorably on trade with other nations. They felt as if they alone dominated the region.

On and off for thousands of years they traded with the people of the Middle East and lower Europe. But when the Europeans arrived in force, it was apparent that China lost their edge and regional superiority. China could not no longer resist outside invasion. (more about silk road??)

After a long series of battles, the Chinese were forced to sign humiliating treaties, signing much of their land over to European traders. These traders extended their influence of China.

After the World Wars, however, the outsiders could not longer keep control from the uprising.

China focused internally, on communism, and shunned the outside world. Banning their books and influences, the Chinese wanted to remain independent, but they still strove to match other nation's levels of technology.

If they liked it or not, westerners have directly, and indirectly forever changed China's future.

Sources

  • encarta china political
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