Humanities. 250 words or more for each question.

1. Explain the major changes brought about in Roman politics and life by the transition from a republican to an imperial form of government.

2. Explain Chinese culture by answering the following subquestions:

1. What is the significance of the single written character in Chinese language for the development of Chinese culture?

2. What is the significance of the Yin-Yang symbol for the religious aspect of Chinese culture?

3. Explain the distinctives of the Zhou music in Chinese culture?

4. Define the central elements of Daoism.

5. Explain the central elements of Confucianism.

6. Explain the philosophy of Han-Feizi.