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Put the following dynasties in cronologicial order: Han, Chou, Ch'in, Shang
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Shang, Chou, Ch'in, Shang
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Explain the Dynastic Cycle
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~Strong dynasty establishes peace and prosperity; has the mandrate of heaven
~Dynasty declines and becomes corrupt; taxes are raised and power decreases ~Dasasters such as floods, famine, revolt, and invasions occur ~Old Dynasty is said to have lost Mandate of Heaven; rebellion justified ~Dynasty is overthrown throught rebellion and bloodshed; new dynasty emerges ~New Dynasty gains power, restores peace and order, and claims to have Mandate of Heaven |
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What were the most famous crafts during the Shang times?
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Bronzework and silk-making.
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Name one way Huang-ti stamped out opposition.
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He burned "unessasary or harmful" books. He brought the nobles to live under his eye at the capital.
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Under which dunasty was the Great Wall of China built and who was the current ruler?
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It was built during the Ch'in dynasty while Huang-ti was the ruler.
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