China dynasties. Flashcards

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Shang

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the earliest dynasty of traditional Chinese history is firmly supported by archaeological evidence

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Zhou

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The dynasty overthrew Shang.

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Western Zhou

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a royal dynasty of China and the first half of the Zhou dynasty

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Eastern Zhou

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The dynasty of political turmoil and the second half of the Zhou dynasty.

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Spring and Autumn Period

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First half of eastern Zhou. Created due to the weakened power of the Zhou royal family and it is a time period where philosophy and religion flourished.

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The Warring State Period

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an era in ancient Chinese history characterized by warfare, as well as bureaucratic and military reforms and consolidation.

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Qin

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The dynasty seized control of the small states during the Warring States period and united China.

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Han

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The dynasty following the fall of the Qin dynasty. Buddhism enters China.

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Ming

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The dynasty overthrew Yuan and pushed China’s political influences, technology, and power to the next level.

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