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Return to [[History 8]].  Be sure to sign your entry.
 
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'''1. wen''' '''This term is open for extra credit posting.  All criteria apply!
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'''1. [[Hwang Ho (Yellow River)]]'''  
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'''2. [[Mandate of Heaven]]'''
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'''2. [[Yangtze River]]'''
  
 
'''3. [[Loess.]]'''
 
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'''7. [[Tao]]'''
 
'''7. [[Tao]]'''
  
The Tao itself refers to a power which envelops, surrounds and flows through all things, regulates natural processes and sustains balance in the universe, and embodies the harmony of opposites . It is important to note that Taoism does not seek to reconcile these contradictions as the West does with rationalism, but views them in juxtaposition, side by side.
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'''8. [[wen]]'''
  
 
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'''9. [[tai chi]]'''
 
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'''8. [[dynasty]]'''
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'''9. tai chi'''
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Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of martial arts.  It is usually practiced for its various health benefits.  It is kind of like aerobics, in that doing Tai Che regularly is a great way to stay in shape.  It was made to channel your chi and to create balance between Yin and Yang.  In some places, Tai Chi is used as a martial art for fighting.  these places will often have demonstrations in which students will fight each other using Tai Chi.
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'''Missing sources reference. Please check before using this definition RB'''
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'''10. [[yin]]'''
 
'''10. [[yin]]'''
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'''12. [[Tradition]]'''
 
'''12. [[Tradition]]'''
  
'''13. [[Yangtze River]]'''  
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'''13. [[dynasty]]'''  
 
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'''14. Hwang Ho (Yellow River)'''
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The Yellow River was one of the main sources of sustenance for the people living in upper China. Most cities in North China are located near the Yellow River because of the alluvial plains that surround it and the water that is available for crops and agriculture. It has changed its direction over time, but is still running today.
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Source: Manual compiled by Rosie Beniretto and Clay Elliott.
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For more info: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/river/yellow/
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http://holyreedemer.wikispaces.com/file/view/map-of-yellow-river-1320.jpg/119647023/598x387/map-of-yellow-river-1320.jpg
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'''14. [[Mandate of Heaven]]'''
  
Imaan Meghani
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'''15. [[Role of the Bronzes]]'''
  
'''15. Li Po''' '''This term is open for extra credit posting.  All criteria apply!
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'''16. [[Li Po]]'''
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'''16. Li Bai''' Li Bai is another translation/name of Li Po, perhaps one of the most well-known poets of the Tang Dynasty. Along with Tu Fu, he is considered one of the greatest Chinese poets of all time.
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'''17. [[Li Bai]]'''
  
'''17. Wang Wei'''
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'''18. [[Wang Wei]]'''
Wang Wei was one of the greatest poets and painters of the Tang Dynasty. His poems often take the Buddist perspective by paying attention to the beauty of nature while being aware of sensory illusion. Also he was one of the first to develop the art of landscape painting.
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For more [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/635427/Wang-Wei]
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Poetry [http://www.chinese-poems.com/wang.html]
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Latest revision as of 10:02, 5 March 2013

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1. Hwang Ho (Yellow River)

2. Yangtze River

3. Loess.

4. jen

5. ancestor

6. feng shui

7. Tao

8. wen

9. tai chi

10. yin

11. yang

12. Tradition

13. dynasty

14. Mandate of Heaven

15. Role of the Bronzes

16. Li Po

17. Li Bai

18. Wang Wei