Monday, May 25, 2009

HISTORY OF CHINA


History of Ancient China
History-of-China.com provides the essence of China History. The ancient history of China reflects the beauty of Chinese ancient culture and morality. With more than 5000 years of history, China has a wonderful culture and splendid civilization.
From the oldest resident in China and the oldest dynasty, Xia dynasty, there have been millions of prominent people who made great contributions to the unity and development of Chinese civilization. They include emperors like Qin Shihuang(Qin dynasty emperor), Hanwudi (Emperor of Han dynasty) and Li Shimin (emperor of Tang dynasty), and Kangxi Emperor in Qing dynasty. There were also famous scholars like Confucius (Great educator in Spring and Autumn Period), and scientists like Zhu Chongzhi and Zhangheng. Besides them, there were also thousands of heros in Chinese history who were remembered by modern Chinese. They are like a shining stars that living in all the heart of Chinese. It is their great contributions that made China today attractive and lovely.
5000 years have passed. The Chinese nation and society are welcoming much development in the 21st century. With the combined efforts of 1.3 billion people, China will enter a new phase in the 21st century and create a miracle for its people and the world. The Prehistoric Times refer to the period from about 1,700,000 years ago to the establishment of the Xia Dynasty in the 21 century BC. During this stage, great culture and civilization were achieved by the prehistoric Chinese.
The age of prehistoric was also called Stone age. It is because people who lived during this period developed the use of stone tools. According to the different implements people used then, the age is divided into two periods: the Paleolithic Age and the Neolithic Age.
With the development of Paleolithic age and Neolithic Age, great culture and civilization were achieved in these two period. They are Banpo culture and Huandi culture, Yangshao culture and Longshan culture. These culture made an important role in the establishment of Chinese spirit. Until today, Chinese worship Huangdi and believe Huangdi was Chinese common ancestor.

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