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Chinese Dynasties

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show a line of hereditary rulers of a country  
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show a system of government by one person with absolute power  
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Mandate of Heaven   show
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show every dynasty goes through a culture cycle. A new ruler unites China, founds a new dynasty, and gains the Mandate of Heaven  
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show A new dynasty takes the power and is granted the Mandate of Heaven.  
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Great wall of China   show
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show a new method, idea, or product  
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show a building, especially a large and stately one, housing a tomb or tombs  
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show dependence on moral law rather than on personal religious faith.  
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Centralized Government   show
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show Most of the decisions in a dynasty are made by the emperor.  
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show The one in power of the dynasties.  
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show a rebellion against a dynasty  
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Corruption   show
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show The dynastic cycle is important because it tells the dynasties when they are not worthy of the Mandate of Heaven and it moves to a new family/dynasty.  
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Why is the Mandate of Heaven important to Chinese history?   show
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Sony Dynasty Innovations   show
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Ming Dynasty Innovations   show
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Han Dynasty Innovations   show
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Zhou Dynasty Innovations   show
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Qin Dynasty Innovations   show
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show A symbol of the country's enduring strength, Qin Dynasty, 221-206 B.C  
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Confucianism   show
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Confucianism Importance, Dynasty, Time   show
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show The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.  
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Terracotta Army Importance, Dynasty, Time   show
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Silk Road   show
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Silk Road Importance, Dynasty, Time   show
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show A philosophical, ethical or religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.  
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Taoism Importance, Dynasty, Time   show
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Paper Money   show
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Paper Money Importance, Dynasty, Time   show
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Gun Powder   show
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show It lets them protect their country, Tang Dynasty, 850 A.D  
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