... to new heights. During his reign, he strengthened the government and economy. His most noted achievement was the establishment of the Silk Road. This road opened up a trade route that linked China and the west. According to recent maps, we know that the Silk Road ran through the Persian Empire where present-day Afghanistan is located. It stretched for 4,000 miles, linking China to the ... Fertile Crescent. The Chinese traded silk with the westerners for new foods, such as grapes, figs, cucumbers, and walnuts. Other accomplishments Wudi did to ... ...

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... as the spread of Christianity through Ashoka to central Asia. One of the two branches of Buddhism was the Mahayana, great vehicle. Merchants from central Asia carried Buddhism through the Silk Road to China and it spread quickly even though there was no forced conversion. Buddhism in China was received greatly, was it because of the simple way of living that the ... ...

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... system onto a culture strongly dominated by indigenous secular, philosophical and religious systems. Around the beginning of the Common Era, Buddhism started to filter into China from Central Asia via the Silk Road, brought by monks, merchants and other travelers. It also entered later via trade routes around and through Southeast Asia. In addition, Buddhism places emphasis on the Four Noble Truths, which ... ...

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... this day. Against this turbulent background, the British were free to ply their trade as they wished, selling silver and devices like clocks and firearms in return for cotton, spices, silk, indigo, jewels and opium. Before long the East India Company was one of the largest employers in London. In India, its major settlements developed into self-sufficient communities, with forts ... still shone with an air of gilded gentility. Silken canopies graced the private boxes at Calcutta theaters, while palanquins with golden bells and embroidered curtains were carried down St. Thomas Road. One ...

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... administration of the State Forest Department. There is additional 0.6 million hectares of unclassed forests. Revenue from forests during 1998-99 was Rs.9590 million. Industry Sericulture and handloom weaving, both silk and cotton are important home industries together with the manufacturing of brass, cane and bamboo articles. The main heavy industry is petro-chemicals. There are four oil refineries. Other industries ... 23218 small scale industries in 1999 (June). 1.1 million persons employed in organised economic activity at the end of Dec, 1999. Transportation Roads In 1997-98 there ...

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... the Enlightment. In the world today Buddhism is rapidly increasing as a religion throughout different parts of the world. Since the creation of Buddhism, it has spread through Asia by the Silk Road and into countries such as China, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. By the 1950's and 60's Buddhism had also spread towards the west to America as Asians migrated westward. It first ... ...

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