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The rise to power creating the first imperial government
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The Shang family claimed to be sent from heaven with the divine authority to rule China.
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Learned to wear trousers from northern nomads.
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Expand Chinese territory by conquering Yangzi River Valley.
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Multiple philosopher began to gain followers and power.
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Most people begin primarily speaking Mandarin resulting in the only civilization where most people speak the same language.
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Qin becomes first ruler of china to become the official emperor
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Emperor Qin Huangdi discourages religion and learning.
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The great wall (walls) of china are completed.
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China establishes a standard coin and weight system
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After emperor Han makes contact with rulers in the middle east China starts trading outside their own country for the first time
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Emperor Han supported religion an education.
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The wall is repaired and expanded
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The grand canal was Built from the Yellow river to Bejing
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Emperor Taizong allows first christian church
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The rebellion of Lu Shan forces Xuanzong to flee the palace.
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Lu-shan rises to power and abolishes outside religions and takes all the churches wealth.
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printing developed and increased education and literacy
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Nomadic invaders known as the Jurchen and manchuria, calling themselves the jin dynasty
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Explosive weapons were used to fight mongol invaders
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Emperor Kublai names Bejing capital of china.
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Emperor Kublai sends fleets to japan
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Men were required to wear the Manchu hair style
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A Christian convert claiming to be the brother of Jesus gains followers and tries to overthrow the government.