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Shang's Achievements
The Shang Dynasty achieved creating China's first writing systems, which uses more than 2,000 symbols to express thoughts and ideas. Shang also made big improvments in art. -
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Shang Dynasty
During the time of 1523-1027 BC the Shang Dynasty ruled. -
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Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty ruled from 1046–256 BC. -
The Start of Zhou
After the Shang dynasty ended the Zhou dynasty came into power, which was the longest dynasty to rule. The Zhou dynasty believed they were chosen by heaven to ruled, this was known as the Mandate of heaven. -
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Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty ruled from 221-207 BC. -
Warring State
The Zhou dynasty's political system became chaos because of the too easy going emperors. People were no longer loyal to the emperors and invaders over threw the dynasty. -
Qin's Emperors
One of the Zhou Dynasty's emperor was Shi Huangdi. He was a very strict emperor who wanted eveyone to practice his beliefs and none other. Shi Huangdi burned all books that went aganist his beliefs and buried people alive who protested, so many were ready for the Qin Dynasty to end. -
Qin's Achievments
The Qin Dynasty achieved making the Great Wall which is a barrier that stands up near the northern border. -
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Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty lasted from 206-220 BCE -
The Start of Han
After the end of Qin, Lui Bang became the emperor of Han. He was the opposite of Shi Huangdi and wanted to make things easier for peasents. Soon after Lui Bang, Wudi came to power and had a different government system. He raised taxes and put government control on grain supply. He also taught the teachings of confucianism, which taught others to be respectful to others and family. -
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Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty ruled between 589-618 BC. -
Han Achievments
Han achieved many advances in science, art, and medicine such as acupunture to help heal others. -
The Start of Sui
After a lot of chaos and confusion in politics Sui came into power. The Sui dynasty achieved restoring the Grand Canal which likes southern and northern China. -
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Tang
The Tang dynasty lasted between the years of 618-907 BCE. -
The Start of the Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty came to power after the Sui Dynasty fell. The Tang Dynasty was a goden age, and some of the finest poets in China lived during the Tang rule. The Tang Dynasty also was the only dynasty that had a women ruler named Empress Wu. -
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Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty lasted from 960-1279. -
Song Rule
The Song Dynasty took power after Tang and made many wonderful achievments. Cities began developing during Song rule and areas were becoming more populated. The capital city during this time was Chang'an which was a trading city. Trade became a large part of the city life. Things like food, plants, wool, glass, and metals, gold, and silver were imported from China. Another very valuable product was porcelain and type of pottery in China. The Song Dynasty made many achievments during this time. -
Citations
Chen, Charles. Stock Photo: TAIWAN -CIRCA 1962: A stamp printed in Taiwan shows a traditional Chinese painting of Emperor Taizu of Song. The original one is in the National Palace Museum, Taiwan. Artist--unknown, circa 1962. Shutter Stock Images. Web. 16 Feb. 2012. <www.shutterstock.com>.
Rosseel, Kevin . kevinrosseel. morgueFile. Web. 23 Feb. 2012. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/201635. -
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IgorGolovniov . China. Shutter Stock Images . Web. 15 Feb. 2012. http://www.shutterstock.com/pic.mhtml?id=83652115.
Lock, John. Vector of Ancient Chinese mural painting 60 gods, by Daozi Wu, a very famous painter in Tang dynasty of China . Shutter Stock Images. Web. 15 Feb. 2012. <www.shutterstock.com>. -
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Great Wall:Skyline5k, . greatwall. morgue File. Web. 22 Feb. 2012. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/83550.
Shang Traditional Chinese Hieroglyphics. Shutter Stock Images. Web. 15 Feb. 2012. http://www.shutterstock.com/pic.mhtml?id=14969257
Zhou Stone Carving of Qilin on Chinese Temple Wall in Chinatown. Shutter Stock Images
Tan , Khoon K. Figures of Soldier and Horses Clay in China. . Shutter Stock Images. Web. 15 Feb. 2012. <www.shutterstock.com>
