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The Shang dynasty started around the 16th through 18th century and began because of the bronze age. Bronze was a huge part of their economy at the time and were used in royalty and military. Another key part of the empire was oracle bones. Oracle bones were used to tell the future and to create prophecies depended on how the bone cracked when burnt. The people of the Shang dynasty worshiped their ancestors as well as many other gods. The Shang dynasty ended due to war torn government and was taken over in 1111 B.C.E.

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The Zhou dynasty ruled from 1045 B.C.E. to 256 B.C.E. which made the Zhou dynasty the longest ruling dynasty in China. There government revolved around the concept of feudalism but due to the fact that the power was too divided this did not work well. The Zhou said that they came to power due to the Mandate of Heaven. They made advances with currency and held the beginnings of Confucianism.

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The Qin dynasty ruled for around 20 years and during their reign they tried to fix the broken government from the previous dynasty. Shi Huangdi unified China in the year of 221 B.C.E. and would later be the one to be buried with the 6,000 terracotta soldiers. The Great Wall was first constructed during this time period to help keep nomadic tribes out.

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Over the 400 years the Han ruled they opened up the western world to the eastern world by the use of the silk road. The rest of the Great Wall was constructed during this period along with the invention of paper. As well as paper, porcelain was also invented and is used today. The Han also made advances in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and astronomy.

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The Sui dynasty ruled from 518 C.E. to 618 C.E. and due to civil war they came to power. During this time period The Great Canal was constructed which helped China's economy and was an essential trade route for years to come. Due to the dynasty leaders high taxes, forced labor, and loss of life he was assassinated in 618 C.E.

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During the rule of the Tang dynasty (618 C.E.-907 C.E.) China became the most prosperous country in the world. Inventions like gun powder and printed books were created during this period. The first female emperor came to power during the Tang dynasty. The Tang declined due to uprisings within the country.

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The Song dynasty lasted from 960 C.E. to 1279 C.E. They found different varieties of rice during this period which allowed farmers to have two harvests which ultimately improved the whole countries economy. The concept of Neo-Confucianism had also arose during this time which was basically Confucianism with parts from Buddhism and Taoism incorporated. A movable type and a magnetic compass was invented during the Song dynasty. The Song dynasty feel due to a nomadic tribe from the north called the Mongols who lasted created their own dynasty within China.

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The Ming Dynasty ruled from 1368-1644 C.E. and made big strides in forwarding China's government. They created a police force called the Censorate that focused their efforts on fighting corruption within China. They also created a 3 system government to solve problems and to create a system for law enforcement. During this period they also made many crafts out of jade, ivory, wood,and porcelain.

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