Confucius is believed to have been born in 551 M (' in the state of Lu, known today as the Shandong province). His parents, who died while he was still a child, named him Kung Fu-tse.
This website helped me alot to understand the Great Wall of China. Some of the facts include its length, history, when its was built, why it was built and its height.
Confucius (Kong Fu Zi), a humble man from poor beginnings, became so influential that his teachings inspired a philosophy, a religion, and a way of life that has lasted until today. From his basic "sayings" in The Analects, or discussions, there developed a philosophy, a social system and a political system which was based on harmony, tolerance, and merit.
Confucius (Kong Fu Zi), a humble man from poor beginnings, became so influential that his teachings inspired a philosophy, a religion, and a way of life that has lasted until today. From his basic "sayings" in The Analects, or discussions, there developed a philosophy, a social system and a political system which was based on harmony, tolerance, and merit.
The Silk Road is a great East to West trade route and vehicle for cross-culture exchange started in the second century BC. It was first traveled by the adventure of Zhang Qian started the journey to the far West for the political contact with Yuezhi, a nomadic tribe, in 138 BC.
The Chinese writing system is one of the oldest known written languages - some of the earliest examples of ancient Chinese writing date back to over 4,000 years ago. The Chinese writing systems uses a logographic system (a series of symbols that represent a complete word or a phrase).
Confucius may well be one of the most influential philosophers in history. Born as K'ung Fu Tzu in 551 BCE during the Chou dynasty, Confucius, as he was later known, taught through the power of example and by acts of benevolence. The following interview was conducted with a noted Confucian scholar who asked that his name be withheld.
This site, is great for people needing either last minute information of just information in general. If you are doing the Silk Road then I would click on the link because it will answer question, as it did for me!!
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