Asian Studies Essays Examples For College & High School Students in PDF

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An Introduction to the Mongol Empire (448 words, 2 pages)

Mongol EmpireThe Mongol Empire was the largest land empire in world history. It stretched from eastern Asia to eastern Europe, occupying the majority of Asia. China and Russia were both politically and economically affected by Mongol rule. In Russia, peasants were forced to give crops and their labor and were ... Read More

The Pointless Wars in Iraq and Vietnam (634 words, 3 pages)

Reagan Ice AgeThe 60s and 70s were known for the Vietnam War. After John F. Kennedy was assassinated, Lyndon B. Johnson became president, and he was in charge of the war in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese seemed to be winning the war and Johnson needed to do something fast. He ... Read More

An Overview of the Han Empire and the Golden Age in Chinese History (1951 words, 8 pages)

The Han Empire is located in Eastern Asia and lasted 400 years. They became a powerful empire in 221 BCE and invented a political system and social structure thats foundation was the Mandate of Heaventhis suggested that the emperor had heavenly like abilities to rule. The Chinese emperors were focused ... Read More

A Personal Recount of Experiences of the Atomic Bombing in Japan in the Book, Hiroshima, by John Hershey (886 words, 2 pages)

Hiroshima In the book, Hiroshima, by John Hershey, the author writes about thepersonal experiences of six survivors of the atomic bomb. Right before thebomb is dropped, the six survivors, Miss Sasaki, Dr. Fujii, Mrs. Nakamura,Father Kleinsorge, Dr. Sasaki, Mr. Tanimoto, were going on with theirpersonal lives. When the bomb was ... Read More

A History of the Japanese Americans in When You’re Smiling Documentary (1206 words, 4 pages)

Even though the United States had problems during the Great Depression, the Japanese Americans were having far worse problems. The bombing of Pearl Harbor caused Japanese Americans to enter internment camps. The resettlement Executive Order 9066 issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was especially hard on these Japanese Americans, whom ... Read More

The True Qualities of a Leader: The Rule of Emperor Kangxi in China (1593 words, 5 pages)

The rule of Kangxi is one that is defined by great prosperity and a long peaceful rule during the Manchu Dynasty in China. Towards the end of his reign, he wrote an edict that compiled his accomplishments, the morality of his persons, and his failure at creating a succession plan ... Read More

Social Order and Stability in Ancient Indian Society (612 words, 2 pages)

In Ancient Indian society, social order and stability was created mostly by regional kingdoms, rather than socialized empires. Indian society contained a great amount of political diversity and religion quickly became the rulers' method of creating social order and convincing everyone to behave accordingly. Ancient India is not known for ... Read More

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness ISKCON (2226 words, 8 pages)

The establishment of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is attributed to A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (more commonly, Prabhupad), born as Abhay Charan De in Calcutta, 1896. Almost fifty years before the birth of the Hare Krishna movement in 1966, Abhay was receiving a prestigious education at the University ... Read More

A History of Grandeur and Advancements of Asia from 500 to 1500 C.E. in the Short Book, When Asia was the World by Stewart Gordon (1637 words, 5 pages)

The grandeur and advancements of Asia in the thousand years between 500-1500 C.E. was the center of the world. The way in which different nations and cultures innovated and improved, created a very prosperous time for Asia that directly influenced the rest of the world. Stewart Gordons When Asia Was ... Read More

An Overview of the similarities Between the Tang Dynasty of China and the Japan During the Heian Period (1043 words, 4 pages)

In both China during the Tang dynasty and Japan in the Heian period,women were used and manipulated by men. However, in Japan as well as Chinathe societies were matrilineal, which means that the family name was thatof the mother. So in one aspect of their culture women are of the ... Read More

The Negative Effects and Revolutions Brought by the Western Powers Throughout the History of East Asia (849 words, 3 pages)

Throughout the course of East Asian history, Western powers havesought to project their influence over what they saw as weaker countries.Western governments wanted the natural resources that only came from theFar East and were willing to pay for it. Influence from Western powers hasaltered and in some instances, completely revolutionized ... Read More

An Overview of Singapore (873 words, 2 pages)

Singapore is known around the world for being the country where it is illegal to spit your chewing gum on the street. Singapore is a cultural mixing pot, its emergence as an economic force on the back of FDI (foreign direct investment) has seen it become a centre for business ... Read More

The History of the Collapse of the Qing Dynasty in China (1650 words, 6 pages)

The Qing dynasty was established in China after the collapsed of Ming dynasty. Qing was the last imperial dynasty of China. When China was ruling under the Qing dynasty, was one of the most powerful countries in the world. However, after years of war with other countries and influenced by ... Read More

The Persecution of Falun Dafa Followers in China and a Personal Account of Following Its Teachings (361 words, 2 pages)

In the year of 1999, Falun Dafa, a spiritual practicemeditation centeredaround the tenets of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, was beingpersecuted under the order of the then leader of China, Jiang Zemin. Over70 million of practitioners in China were affected. Among them,approximately 65000 practitioners were tortured to death by the Chinesegovernment ... Read More

A Discussion on the Independence of the Country of Singapore (1972 words, 5 pages)

To be independent, in essence, means to be free from the control of others, to have competency and to possess sufficiency. The road to independence for Singapore has come with countless challenges. From its days as a small and underdeveloped nation, Singapore has emerged from tumultuous beginnings, and through massive ... Read More

An Overview of the Chinese Food and the Chinese Festivities (956 words, 4 pages)

China, a powerful state, which has five-thousand-year history and millions kind of food. Throughout the promotion of Chinese culture and pushing forward the Chinese food to outside world, China gradually become the origin of food center, which is more influential and popular all over the world. Shakespeare said There are ... Read More

An Analysis of China as a Potential Market for TATA (10111 words, 1 pages)

INTRODUCTIONAfter long hours of debate among us, China presented itself as the most interesting choice from the alternative nations we had in our consideration. China is officially known as Peoples Republic of China. However, we will be substituting that either with its abbreviation PRC or simply China for the sake ... Read More

An Overview of the Imperial China’s Women (2472 words, 9 pages)

Women must labor to be beautiful is famous quote said by W.B. Yeats. Since ancient time, violence and suffering has been a necessary condition for specific form of art and beauty. In the last two centuries, the Romans practiced mortal combats and watch the combats between gladiators and wild beasts ... Read More

China’s Conversion to Silver-Based Monetary System and Success in Bimetalic Trade During the 18th Century (1602 words, 6 pages)

The PotosiJapan silver cycle marks the official commencement of the modern world system. Between 1514 and 1662, the government of China as well as the people were involved in the implementation of sea linkages between all continents except Australia and Antarctica. These sea and land routes formed the significant trade ... Read More

Samurai’s Loyalty to Their Masters in the Heian Period (1063 words, 4 pages)

As I learned in Japanese history class, a society of samurai was based on a master-servant relationship in the Heian period, and Japanese people never had been experienced the society during ancient times that governed from the Japanese emperor and aristocrat. The master-servant relationship was a very important part in ... Read More

The Depiction of Katsu’s Life in the Novel Masui’s Story: The Autobiography of a Tokugawa Samurai (895 words, 3 pages)

Musuis Story An Inner JourneyThroughout ones life there are defining moments that can transform a persons character. Whether each moment is positive or negative is irrelevant, whereas ones reaction to the situation is what is important. It is never too late for someone to change their character, whether influenced by ... Read More

An Introduction to Collectivism in Korean Society (3159 words, 13 pages)

IntroductionKorean society tends to be described as collectivistic, and in which a solidarity and harmony as a group is considered very important, and there occurs a development of a tact to stabilize such harmony in a group of people. (Fletcher 2012) Such a tact, in fact, was developed long time ... Read More

A Comparison of Lunar New Year in Vietnam and China (977 words, 4 pages)

Lunar New Year in Vietnam and ChinaLunar New Year is the most important holiday in Vietnam and China. It starts on the first day of the first month in the traditional Chinese calendar and shows both countries unique cultures and customs. China and Vietnam are neighbor countries, so they have ... Read More

An Analysis of Hongkong (1725 words, 6 pages)

One CountryTwo SystemHong Kong is an exceptionally extraordinary city. It has an exceptionally fascinating history. In 1842, Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong was surrendered by China to Great Britain. In 1860, Kowloon Peninsula of Hong Kong was surrendered to England. In 1898, whatever is left of Hong Kong, the ... Read More

An Introduction to the Significance of the Weakness of the Diem Government as Reason for US Involvement in the Conflict in Vietnam (1414 words, 3 pages)

How significant was the weakness of the Diem government as reason for US involvement in the conflict in Vietnam?This essay will discuss the significance of the weakness of the Diem government as a reason for US involvement in the conflict in Vietnam whilst comparing it to the significance of other ... Read More

The Impact of the Meiji Restoration on Japan’s Identity (795 words, 3 pages)

Did the Meiji Restoration preserve Japan's identity or destroy it?The Japanese, for hundreds of years, had kept a strict policy of isolation, where people could not enter or leave Japan and outside trade with Europe or America was very limited or nonexistent. However, in 1868, a decade after US Commodore ... Read More

The Pervasive Fear of Losing His Wealth and Power for Quin Shi Huang (1253 words, 4 pages)

Qin Shi Huang, , the First Emperor of the Qin dynasty, is one of the greatest and most charismatics leader in the history of China. He not only created a new world in his real life by conquering all otherWarring Statesand uniting China, but also accomplished the construction of a ... Read More

Religious Aspects Behind the Tibet-China Conflict (5132 words, 17 pages)

The relations between Tibet and China can be traced back almost 1,300 years back to the Yuan Dynasty. Although both populations are, to this day, fighting over control over of Tibet, their conflict is rooted in the notion of religious self determination and the right for independence. Through the experiences ... Read More

The Life and Times of Sin Qian of the First Han Dynasty (1224 words, 3 pages)

Portraying the QinSim Qians records of the first Han Dynasty and the Qin had been compiled in 100 B.C.E. His portrayal of the First Emperor is very biased at times but on the other hand provides valuable insights into the style of ruling that the emperor practiced as well as ... Read More

A Look at China’s Emergence as a Global Superpower (2513 words, 9 pages)

The Modern Dynasty Chinas Emergence as a Global SuperpowerThrough out the course of history, world powers have risen to glory and retreated into the background due to various social, economic, political, and religious reasons. Starting with Rome, the location of these world powers has progressively moved west. Britain became a ... Read More

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