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The Sui Dynasty Was the beginning of the end for the Han dynasty. Began to reunify China and promote united civilizations again. -
The first huge construction for the new dynasty began with the destruction of the Grand Canal -
Emperor Yang, in particular, launched massive construction projects like the Grand Canal and led costly military campaigns, which drained the empire's resources. Internal rebellions and a weakening central authority led to the assassination of Emperor Yang in 618, marking the end of the Sui and paving the way for the rise of the Tang Dynasty. -
The Tang Dynasty emerged after the fall of the Sui Dynasty, Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang. Tang expanded their territory through military conquests, gaining control over Central Asia, the Korean Peninsula, and parts of Southeast Asia. Tang period saw a flourishing of culture, trade, and innovation. -
The An Lushan Rebellion began when An
Lushan declared himself emperor of a Tang dynasty, plunging the Tang into an eight-year civil war that caused massive loss of life and economic devastation. Although the rebellion was eventually suppressed, it significantly weakened the Tang Dynasty, showing vulnerability and marked the beginning of its decline. -
The An Lushan Rebellion severely drained the empire’s resources and destabilized its power. Slowly but surely terrorized the Tang, culminating in its official end in 907 when the last Tang emperor, Ai, was deposed. -
The Song Dynasty rose to power after the fall of the Tang. Consolidated control over China by unifying the fragmented regions and establishing a centralized bureaucracy that promoted stability and economic growth. -
Genghis Khan, born Temüjin in 1162, was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in history. He united the Mongol tribes, conquered vast territories across Asia and Europe, and implemented innovative military strategies and laws that strengthened his rule. Known for his ruthless conquests, he also promoted trade, cultural exchange, and the spread of technology along the Silk Road. -
Unification of the various nomadic tribes of the Mongolian steppes under the leadership of Genghis Khan. Mongols reshaped Chinese society by placing Mongols and other Central Asians in key administrative positions, while sidelining the traditional Chinese elite. -
The fall of the Song Dynasty in 1279 occurred after decades of pressure from the Mongols, who launched persistent military campaigns against Song territories. The decisive Battle of Yamen marked the end of the Song, as the last emperor, Zhao Bing, died. -
The fall of the Mongol Empire was marked by internal strife, as rival factions within the empire vied for control, leading to its fragmentation into smaller, weaker khanates. Black Death further undermined the empire’s stability, crippling its population and economy. Khanates began to be overtaken by members of the Ming dynasty. -
The Ming Dynasty rose in 1368 when Zhu Yuanzhang, overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty and proclaimed himself Emperor Hongwu. Revived Confucian governance, and prioritized rebuilding the economy and infrastructure. -
Only the Emporer and his enteragies were allowed to visit that city and be aware of its presence and stay in the city. -
Saw Europeans as barbarians and didn't see the Europeans as a threat. In efforts to impress China they didn't have civilization. Called Europeans "little brothers" as a billiting that they had nothing to offer the Chinese. -
Corruption led to revolts in the country. Tribal attacks from the "Manchu" took advantage of the peasants who revolted against the Ming. Peasants were unaware of how to run government and failed miserably. -
The Manchus adapted to the original chinese traditions. Led to more trade knowing to be aware of Chinese traditions and allowed Christianity. -
The new leader after the fall of the Ming, was Deemed one of the greatest leaders of all time. Introduced a Diarchery which allowed original Han Chinese and a Manchurian to be in the government and coexist. -
English were extremely influenced and persistent toward the tea of China. To avoid paying for the product, they offered the people opium getting 1/5 Chinese addicted to the plant. -
The Opium Wars, which began in 1839, were conflicts between China and Britain triggered by arguments over Britain's opium trade in China. The First Opium War ended with China's defeat and the Treaty of Nanking, which ceded Hong Kong to Britain and opened several Chinese ports to trade. -
The Qing Dynasty fell in 1912 after decades. The 1911 Revolution, led by Sun Yat-sen, overthrew the monarchy, ending over 2,000 years of imperial rule and marking the end of dynastic China.