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This is 200 b.c. to 1644 a.d.
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Qin Dynasty 221 BC-206 BCE. First unification of China under an emperor.
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Han Dynasty 206 BC -220 AD. Brought in a golden age for united China.
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Six Dynasties 220-581 CE. This was a period of chaos and division in China.
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Sui Dynasty 589-618 AD. This was the time of reunification in China.
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Five Dynasties in the north 907-960 AD and ten kingdoms in the south 907-970 AD. This was a period of chaos and divison in China
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Song Dynasty 960-1279 AD. An economic growth and development in China. There were many inventions and developments at this time.
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Yuan Dynasty (the Mongrels) 1279-1368 AD. Control of China in the hands of foreigners.
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Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 AD. The opening up to foreign influences at the start of the dynasty, closing down of China by the end of the dynasty.
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Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Was responsible for economic development and growth; many inventions and discoveries in China.