first dynasty to adopt system of Legalism
Established by the Manchus
The second half of this dynasty was known as the "Spring and Autumn" period
First evidence of writing
Dynasty visited by Marco Polo
Only female ruler in history of China, Wu Zetian
The tomb of this dynasty's most famous emperor includes terracotta warriors
Opened up silk road trading
Used oracle bones for divination
Hong Xiuquan, claiming to be the brother of Jesus, started a revolution
Largely accepted to be mythical
Followed by the 3 kingdoms period
the An Lushan rebellion ended this dynasty's golden age
Built the forbidden city in Beijing
Considered a golden age of Chinese art and literature
Invented the mechanical clock
Philosophers like Confucius and Laozi started new faiths
Undertook treasure voyages on large ships
First dynasty to use gunpowder for military purposes
Han
Ming
Qin
Qing
Shang
Song
Sui
Tang
Xia
Yuan
Zhou
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