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Chinese Dynasties
China was ruled through family lines for several generations. These periods of rules are referred to as dynasties.
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Wu Zetian
When did the Yuan dynasty created?
The Yuan Dynasty, or The Great Yuan Empire started in 1271 to 1368. It is considered both as a division of the Mongol Empire and as an imperial dynasty of China. The Yuan Dynasty followed the Song Dynasty and preceded the Ming Dynasty.
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What are facts about the Han Dynasty?
Facts: 1122 BCE - 256 BCE
-Overthrew the Shang Dynasty
-Kings were called the "Sons of Heaven"
-One of the 1st dynasties to start collecting books
-Were able to excel in being efficient with their land and water resources
-Believed Heaven was their god
-Longest lasting dynasty in Chinese History (about 800 years)
-Emperor Wu was the 1st official Zhou emperor
-Zhou cities became religious centers and a place for public announcements
-NOT a Christian dynasty
-1st sections of the Great Wall were built
-Divided into 2 parts: Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou
-The massive size that the dynasty covered was TOO much for the Zhou leaders to handle
-Kings believed they were given a mandate from heaven to rule
-Kings prayed and sacrificed to Shang Ti (the Lord on High) now called Tien (Heaven) and to their ancestors
-The Lords prayed to nature gods, gods of agriculture, and to their ancestors
-Confucius was born during this dynasty
-People lived in mud huts around the city
-People thought that Tien was the most powerful god
-Chopsticks were thought to be invented in the Zhou Dynasty
-They called the Chinese New Year, the spring festival
The people in the Qin Dynasty lived in Xi'an which was the capital then. That was also where Qin Shi Huangdi lived and where his tomb was found (along with three smaller tombs which were home to the 7,000 terracotta clay statues that were supposed to guide him safely to the afterlife) He wanted the world to remember him and for him to live forever..he did in a way because China was named after him (:
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What changes did the song dynasty implement to create a meritocracy?
Changes that the Song dynasty implement to create a meritocracy were that they brought religion into the civil service examinations that were to be taken in order to work for the government such as questions on Confusious' teachings, Daoism, and Buddhism
How does the zhu zhu pet work?
zhu zhu pets have three buttons a back button a head button and a nose button. the back button makes them run. the head button turns on talk mode. talk mode is when you press the button and they make random noises. the nose button makes just one noise.
Where did Confucianism originate?
Confucianism originated in China in the fifth century BCE, at the same time as Mohism, Daoism and Legalism (Hundred Schools of Thought). The philosophy advocates benevolence and courtesy among people. It promotes the value of sacrificing our personal interests for the good of others and advocates the virtues of loyalty, filial piety, integrity, and "harmony while maintaining disparity" in culture and thinking. While not really a religion in the same way as Daoism and Buddhism, Confucianism is often associated with ancestor worship. Disciples may also follow Chinese folk religion, and may even combine these with Daoism and Buddhism.
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How did the yuan dunasty contribute to the rebellion that eventually overthrew the dynasty?
The Yuan government discriminated against the Chinese and suppressed their culture.
What were Genghis Khans legacies?
Before Genghis Khan died, he assigned Ögedei Khan as his successor and split his empire into khanates among his sons and grandsons.
What were the four social classes Kublai Khan created during the Yuan dynasty?
The Yuan social classes were divided into four groups: at the top was mongols. Next was foreigners, then came northern chinese. At the bottom was southern chinese.
Did the Quin dynasty invent gunpowder?
yes he did invent the gun powder. it was a combination of a flammable tree sap and a oily mixtures they found by the springs.
Why did ying zheng change his name to Qin Shi Huang?
He changed his name to Qin Shi Huangdi because it meant "First Emperor", he was the firs person to be in controll of all china.
What was China's second longest dynasty?
The Shang Dynasty.
But the Zhou Dynasty conquered the Shang Dynasty afterwards
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