Imperial China's Dynasties - National Geographic Society
网页2024年7月24日 · From the mythic origins of the Chinese dynasties to the eventual fall of the last imperial house, Chinese emperors have long fought to maintain control over one of the most enduring empires on Earth. The rise and fall of various imperial families oversaw waves of innovation and cultural advancement.
Chinese Religions and Philosophies - National Geographic Society
网页2023年10月19日 · Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism were the three main philosophies and religions of ancient China, which have individually and collectively influenced ancient and modern Chinese society.
Ancient Civilization: China - National Geographic Society
网页Ancient China is responsible for a rich culture, still evident in modern China. From small farming communities rose dynasties such as the Zhou (1046-256 B.C.E.), Qin (221-206 B.C.E.), and Ming (1368-1644 C.E.).
Huang He Valley - National Geographic Society
网页2023年10月19日 · The areas surrounding China’s second-longest river were home to the oldest dynasties of ancient China, making the Huang He Valley the birthplace of Chinese civilization.
Confucianism - National Geographic Society
网页2024年8月8日 · Confucianism remains one of the most influential philosophies in China. During the Han Dynasty, emperor Wu Di (reigned 141–87 B.C.E.) made Confucianism the official state ideology. During this time, schools were established to teach Confucian ethics.
The Great Wall of China - National Geographic Society
网页2023年10月19日 · The Great Wall of China was built over centuries by China’s emperors to protect their territory. Today, it stretches for thousands of miles along China’s historic northern border.
The Silk Road - National Geographic Society
网页2024年2月9日 · Few people traveled the entire route, giving rise to a host of middlemen and trading posts along the way. An abundance of goods traveled along the Silk Road. Merchants carried silk from China to Europe, where it dressed royalty and wealthy patrons.
The Mongol Horde: An Unstoppable Force - Education
网页2023年10月19日 · Under the leadership of the infamous Genghis Khan and, later, his grandson, Kublai Khan, Mongol nomads overran the Chinese armies and ushered in the Yuan Dynasty of China. Over the course of its existence, the empire would become the largest contiguous land empire in history.
Kublai Khan - National Geographic Society
网页2023年10月19日 · Kublai Khan wanted to unite all of China under his rule, including the Song in the south. In 1271, he renamed his empire the Yuan Dynasty to better appeal to his Chinese subjects, and he established his capital in modern-day Beijing.
The Mongol Khans - National Geographic Society
网页2023年10月19日 · He named his dynasty the Yuan, honoring the Chinese political tradition. He also restored China’s territorial unity when he captured the south from the Song Dynasty in 1279. Despite his efforts to adopt Chinese customs, he made sure to protect the interests of Mongols and keep them a separate, privileged class.