Plaque Info Time Period Creation and Myth Geographical Region Yellow River Valley “Cradle of Chinese Civilization” List of Symbols Pangu Fu Xi the Subduer of Animals Shen-nong the Divine Farmer Huang-di the Yellow Lord Civilization and culture have always been hallmarks of Chinese society. The Chinese prided themselves based on their development and … Continue reading Isaac Wong
The Song dynasty struggled militaristically against its Northern rivals, the Liao, and later the Jin. A series of military defeats led the Song to sue for peace. Forced to pay high war indemnities, the Song dynasty was plagued by fiscal problems. “The government also needed to raise money to support its army of one and … Continue reading Wang Lifang (1108-1180): A Chinese Man among the Jurchens
NO SPECIFIC TIME PLAQUE KEYWORDS 01 02 **3000-2000 B.C. Wong, Isaac Arthur Busick Myth; Pangu, Fuxi, Shennong, and Huangdi 03 **2150 B.C. Struhl, Adam Yu and the flood. 04 **656-628 B.C. Le, Henry Duke Wen of Jin; Lord Double Ears 05 *300s B.C. Du, Alex Yuhui Qin State Lord Shangyang 06 *247-221 B.C. Zhao, Tianyao … Continue reading Golden Plaques