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Which dynasty is known for the Terracotta Army?
Which dynasty is known for the Terracotta Army?
During which dynasty did the Grand Canal see significant expansion and development to enhance transportation?
During which dynasty did the Grand Canal see significant expansion and development to enhance transportation?
Which dynasty is associated with the period of the Silk Road flourishing?
Which dynasty is associated with the period of the Silk Road flourishing?
Under which dynasty did China witness the opening up to foreign trade and the arrival of Marco Polo?
Under which dynasty did China witness the opening up to foreign trade and the arrival of Marco Polo?
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Which dynasty is attributed to the invention of paper money in China?
Which dynasty is attributed to the invention of paper money in China?
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Study Notes
Chinese Dynasties
- The Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) was the longest-reigning dynasty in Chinese history, marked by the development of a feudal system and the introduction of iron tools.
Qin Dynasty
- The Qin Dynasty (221–206 BCE) was the first imperial dynasty of China, known for its centralized bureaucracy and standardization of weights, measures, and currency.
Han Dynasty
- The Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) saw the expansion of the Silk Road, establishment of Confucianism as the state philosophy, and advancements in medicine, astronomy, and mathematics.
Sui Dynasty
- The Sui Dynasty (581–618 CE) reunified China after a period of division, rebuilt the Great Wall, and re-established the civil service examination system.
Tang Dynasty
- The Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE) is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of Chinese history, marked by cultural and economic prosperity, the development of poetry and art, and the introduction of Buddhism.
Song Dynasty
- The Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE) was a period of significant cultural, economic, and technological advancements, including the invention of gunpowder, the compass, and movable-type printing.
Yuan Dynasty
- The Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368 CE) was a Mongol khanate that ruled China, marked by the integration of Tibetan Buddhism and the development of a nomadic-based economy.
Ming Dynasty
- The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE) saw the construction of the Forbidden City, the restoration of the Grand Canal, and the establishment of a strong and centralized government.
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Test your knowledge about the history of China by identifying the order of the following dynasties: Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming. Can you arrange them correctly?
