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Qin Dynasty: 221 B.C.-206 B.C. ~ 1st unification of China under one ruler
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221 B.C. to 1644 A.D.
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Han Dynasty: 206 B.C.-220 A.D. ~ Brought a golden age for a united China
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Six Dynasties: 220-581 B.C. ~ This was a period of chaos and division
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Yuan Dynasty: 1279-1368 A.D. ~ China was controlled by foreigners
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Ming Dynasty: 1368-1644 A.D. ~ They were the opening up of China to foreign influences at the beginning of the dynasty, and the closing down of China at the end of the dynasty
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Sui Dynasty: 589-618 B.C. ~ They reunified China
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Tang Dynasty: 618-907 B.C. ~ They caused economic growth and development, as well as many inventions and discoveries
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5 northern dynasties; 10 southern dynasties: 907-960A.D.; 907-970 A.D. ~ This was another period of chaos and division.
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Song Dynasty: 960-1279 A.D. ~ They encouraged economic development and growth; they supported many inventions and discoveries
