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The han dyasty started in 220 BC. This dynasty more than 400 years.
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During this period, nomadic peoples settled in northern China. Some Chinese people adopted the nomads’ culture, while the invaders adopted some Chinese practices. For example, one former nomadic ruler ordered his people to adopt Chinese names, speak Chinese, and dress like the Chinese. Thus, the culture of the invaders and traditional Chinese mixed.
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The Mongol conquests did not end with Genghis Khan's death, though. His sons and grandsons continued to raid lands all over Asia and Eastern Europe.
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Buddhism in China that the period from about 400 to about 845 can be called the Age of Buddhism.This golden age of Buddhism came to an end when a Tang emperor launched a campaign against the religion.
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Buddhism first came to China during the Han dynasty. Buddhism's status changed during the Period of Disunion. During this troubled time, many people turned to Buddhism.
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Empress Wu became the virtual ruler of China in 655. After her husband died, Wu decided her sons were not worthy of ruling. She kept power for herself, and ruled with an iron fist
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in 1206, a powerful leader, or khan, united them. His name was Temüjin. When he became leader, though, he was given a new title: “Universal Ruler,” or Genghis Khan (JENG-guhs KAHN).
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Genghis Khan then turned his attention to China. He first led his armies into northern China in 1211. They fought their way south, wrecking whole towns and ruining farmland.
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By the time of Genghis Khan's death in 1227, All of northern China was under Mongol control.
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Marco Polo. Between 1271 and 1295 he traveled in and around China. Polo was highly respected by the Mongols and even served in Kublai Khan's court. When Polo returned to Europe, he wrote of his travels. Polo's descriptions of China fascinated many Europeans. His book sparked much European interest in China.
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. The campaigns, however, were disastrous. Violent storms and fierce defenders destroyed most of the Mongol force
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He completed the conquest of China and in 1279 declared himself emperor of China. This began the Yuan dynasty, a period that some people also call the Mongol Ascendancy. For the first time in its long history, foreigners ruled all of China
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In the 1300s many Chinese groups rebelled. They rebelled against the Yuan dynasty.
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In 1368 a former monk named Zhu Yuanzhang (JOO yoo-ahn-JAHNG) took charge of a rebel army. He led this army in a final victory over the Mongols. China was once again ruled by the Chinese
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Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor of China. The Ming dynasty that he founded ruled China from 1368 to 1644—nearly 300 years. Ming China proved to be one of the most stable and prosperous times in Chinese history
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Chinese improved their ships and their sailing skills. The greatest sailor of the period wasZheng He(juhng HUH). Between 1405 and 1433, he led seven grand voyages to places around Asia. Zheng He's fleets were huge.
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In the 1430s a new Ming emperor made Zheng He return to China and dismantle his fleet. At the same time, he banned foreign trade. China entered a period of isolationism
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Ming emperor made Zheng He return to China and dismantle his fleet. At the same time, he banned foreign trade. China entered a period of isolationism.
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By the late 1800s the Western world had made huge leaps in technological progress. Westerners were then able to gain influence in Chinese affairs. Partly due to its isolation and lack of progress, China was too weak to stop them
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he conquered the south, unified China.He also created the Sui dynasty.
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A new dynasty arose in China in 618. A former Sui official overthrew the old government.
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The world's first paper money was invented by the Song. Lighter and easier to handle than coins, paper money helped the Chinese manage their growing wealth,
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The man who finally ended the peroid of Disunion was a northern ruler named Yang Jian. In 589, he conqured the south, unified China, and created the Sui Dynasty. Although, this dynasty didnt last very long they created the Grand Canal.
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This new Dynasty arose in China. This happened when a former Sui official overthrough the old gov.
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The Grand Canal links northern and southern China. It helps Trade and bring food.
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The Song ruled for about 300 years, until 1279. Song dynasty was a time of great accomplishments.
