Zheng He

Dear Readers,
Zheng He is a courageous explorer who was born in 1371. Now 1405, The leader of the Ming dynasty sent Zheng on a voyage to the western seas, to see what else was around. He took many other boats, sailors, and goods with him. His ship was about 450 feet long and brought back other materials, and what he finds will be posted in a book.

"Zheng He." China Culture n. pag. Web. 27 Jan 2011. <http://www.chinaculture.org/gb/en_aboutchina/2003-09/24/content_22644.htm>.

Sung Dynasty

Dear Readers
Now in the 960's, the Sung Dynasty is now in control. Trade and manufacturing are growing and it is the time of wealth. Art and poetry are strong, and inventions are being made. Gun powder, paper money, clocks are made, China is in the Golden Age. This is also caused by the large amount of rice produced. We have more than we need, which makes trade very useful.

"Song dynasty." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 27 Jan. 2011.

Tang Dynasty

Dear Readers,
The Sui dynasty has fallen in the year 618, and the Tang has risen. Now our country has expanded to Korea, Persia, Vietnam, and Turkistan. Thanks to Li Shimin, China has been conquered, and chinese culture has spread far into Tibet.

"Tang dynasty." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 25 Jan. 2011.

Mongols Take China

Dear Readers,
It is now 1211. The Mongols are being led by man called Genghis Khan. Khan has brought the miliary of Mongols through The Great Wall and invaded Northern China. They have thrown out our empire and put in their own: The Yuan Dynasty. The mongols have taken over China, by attacking our farmers, people, and the rulers. 

Jackson, Peter. "Mongols." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 25 Jan. 2011.

Han Dynasty

Dear Readers,
Shi huang di just died in 206, which came to end the Qin Dynasty. So now the Han Dynasty has taken over. Art, writing, science are growing quickly and we are advancing in technology. Trade has also been shaping our culture. Confucianism has become huge too. Confucius died hundreds of years ago, but the Han Dynasty has brought his beliefs and teaching back to society, which the Qin wouldn't allow. 

"Han dynasty." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras.
ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 27 Jan. 2011.

Buddhism Come to China

Dear Readers,
Buddhism has spread all over china. I personally like Buddhism because it gives people a way out of suffering. When it first came down the Silk Road, in the first century, the emperor of the Han Dynasty swore he saw Buddha in his dreams. So he built a temple for the monks and Buddhism has been used ever since.

"Buddhism Comes to China." n. pag. Web. 25 Jan 2011. <http://monkeytree.org/silkroad/mindbody/buddhism.html>.

Lao Zi & Taoism

Dear Readers,
Lao Zi means "ancient child" or "old boy" and Tao means "way" or "path." Lao Zi believes in Taoism and you will reach balance and harmony. Now, during the Han Dynasty, Taoism has become very popular.

"Lao Tzu: Father of Taoism." n. pag. Web. 27 Jan 2011. <http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Philosophy/Taichi/lao.html>.