Before China was united, it was made up of separate feudal states. The feudal system was introduced by the Zhou dynasty. It typically comprises of two parties called a lord and a vassal. The lord was saddled with the responsibility of providing a fief to his vassal so as to provide the lord with protection and get him justice in the court of law.
China became united under the Qin dynasty or empire.
Additionally, in ancient times, the Mongol empire is one which was typically known for linking Asia and Europe during the era of frequent trade between the east and the west. The Mongols encouraged trading with foreigners and as such increased the level of trades by being hospitable, tolerant and providing security for the foreign traders along the silk road.
Women turned their attention to the world outside the home. Thousands of women in the North and South joined volunteer brigades and signed up to work as nurses.
The Berlin Blockade led the conflict between the USSR and
US/Western Allies as this blockade removed the railway access for the western
allies to gain access to the parts in Berlin which were under the control of
the allied forces.
