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…Confucius became famous as a sage, or wise man, of China during the Age of Philosophers. His Five Classics have influenced the civilizations of most of eastern Asia. Confucius was born in the state of Lu when local rulers refused to pay homage…

…JOHNSON’S WAR In the 1950’s, the People’s Republic of China was becoming a growing concern for the United States. China’s expansion of power and influence was potentially leading to the spread of communism in the world, especially in Asia…

…. The United States were interested in Hawaii. It was located right along the trading route to China and had soil that was enriched by lava- perfect for growing crops. Through difficult times, America persevered and annexed Hawaii in 1898. Next, the Philippine…

…. democracy battle. Korea is a small peninsula, located at the crossroads of Japan, China, and Russia. It has long been coveted by these three nations, as a strategic point on the Asian continent, which gives its controller access to the boarders of the other two…

…. The acts of depravity committed by soldiers during war do not give a complete understanding of the origins of any war. The Rape of Nanking is a picture of one aspect of the Japanese occupation of Northern China which depicts the horrors of war. Iris Chang…

…A Short History of Shao Lin Monks and their Martial Arts The original Shao Lin temple was built in 495 A.D. by the ruling Bei Wei emperor for an Indian monk who came to China to preach Buddhism. The name Shao Lin derived from the fact that its…

…Yellow River: Geographic and Historical Settings Tw River, or Huanghe, is the second longest river in China. Tracing to a source high up the majestic Yagradagze mountain in the nation's far west, it loops north, bends south, and flows east for 5,464…

…the “American Dream.” Often times, they lose sight of their dream and are tempted and blinded by luxuries. People who live in Asia, work long, hard hours to support their family. In places like China, the best a person can do is to earn enough to provide his/her…

…, sabre-tooth tigers belonged to a separate branch of cat evolution which became extinct many millions of years ago. The Siberian or Amur tiger lives primarily in eastern Russia, and a few are found in northeastern China and northern North Korea…

…the people, that it could never be overturned. When the People's of the Republic of China was established a year later on Oct. 1, 1949, a terrible fate had taken hold of the people China. Communism was formed. It was then called a glorious revolution, but more…