Why might the reference to the Yellow Emperor as 'the initiator of Chinese civilization' serve a symbolic function beyond historical attribution?
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[Author's Purpose]
What does the phrase 'lasted for at least two generations' imply about the societal impact of the flood?
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[Inference]
How does the juxtaposition of technological knowledge (e.g., silk production) before 3000 BC and the flood around 2200 BC shape the narrative of cultural continuity?
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[Textual Structure]
What role does Yu the Great’s lineage play in legitimizing his leadership according to the narrative logic?
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[Author's Assumption]
In what way does the description of Tang gathering supporters reflect an implicit critique of Jie’s rule?
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[Implied Contrast]
What is the significance of noting that ducks and geese were bred only after the flood was controlled?
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[Causal Inference]
How does the claim that the Xia Dynasty marked the beginning of class society relate to its characterization as a period of slavery?
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[Conceptual Link]
What does the repetition of conflicting statements about Yu the Great’s role suggest about the nature of legendary history?
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[Meta-Narrative Interpretation]
Why might the author place the statement about Chinese self-identification as descendants of the Yellow Emperor immediately after introducing him?
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[Rhetorical Strategy]
What does the phrase 'organized people from different tribes and ordered them to help' reveal about the political implications of flood control?