Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Tommy le block: H

Alterative

Empress Wu Zetian

The first empress in Chinese history

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The emperor suffered a crippling stroke in 660 and Empress Wu Zetian took over the administration of the court. Showing no mercy toward anyone who failed to conform to her wishes, she would have them thrown into prison or executed. Her cruelty extended to members of her family as well as those high ranking officials who had contributed much to the founding of the dynasty.

To achieve her ambitions she was as ruthless as was possible. She appointed sadistic and cruel officials to seek out and eliminate any opposition to her regime. Not only those who opposed Wu were severely dealt with, but also many other innocent people were cruelly put to death.

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v Last update: 24/10/2003

v Author: organization of china culture

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Tommy le block: H

Traditional (Praise and respect)

Empress Wu Zetian

The first empress in Chinese history

Website

In 690, Wu's youngest son removed himself from office, and Wu Zetian was declared emperor of China. In spite of her ruthless climb to power, her rule proved to be benign. She found the best people she could to run the government, and treated those she trusted fairly. She reduced the army's size and stopped the influence of aristocratic military men on government by replacing them with scholars. Everyone had to compete for government positions by taking exams, thus setting the practice of government run by scholars. Wu also was fair to peasants, lowering oppressive taxes, raising agricultural production, and strengthening public works.

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v Last update: 1996

v Author: organization (BIOGRAPHIES)

v Contact info: Women in World History Curriculum
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Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Homework for 10/24

What physical geographic features have aided the development of the United States?
I think U.S have a lot of good geographic features to development like have a large coast of Atlantic ocean and pacific ocean that really good to trade by shipping and fishing. Have a large land to growth plant, also some mineral that help a lot for U.S to development.

What physical geographic features have aided the development of Vietnam?

i think Vietnam also have a lot of good geographic features to development like have a lot of mineral ex: oil, charcoal,...next to south china sea is best place to trade in or out of Asia by shipping. Fishing in here is a good ideas to be wealthier. Mekong river delta and pink river delta is good to growth rice and Vietnam have a good land to growth a lot of vegetable and tropical fruit

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

PSA for climate change

that is the source sheet

Global Warming : Climate Change News, Facts, and Solutions. 2011. Web. 05 Oct. 2011.

<http://globalwarming.com/>.

"Global Warming Causes, Climate Change Causes - National Geographic." Environment Facts, Environment Science, Global Warming, Natural Disasters, Ecosystems, Green Living - National Geographic. 2011. Web. 05 Oct. 2011.

<http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/gw-causes/>.

"Climate Change: Effects." Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet. 2007. Web. 05 Oct. 2011.

<http://climate.nasa.gov/effects/>.

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