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Chinese Dynasties & History
Major dynasties and periods in Chinese civilization
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Card 1
What were the major Chinese dynasties in chronological order?
Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing. Mnemonic: "Xtra Smart Zebras Quickly Have Tasty Snacks, Yummy Munchies, Quite Good"
Card 2
What was significant about the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE)?
First unified Chinese empire under Qin Shi Huang. Standardized writing, currency, weights. Built Great Wall. Terracotta Army.
Card 3
What was the Silk Road?
Ancient trade network connecting China to Mediterranean. Facilitated exchange of goods (silk, spices), ideas, culture, religion between East and West.
Card 4
What were the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China?
Papermaking, printing (woodblock/movable type), gunpowder, and the compass. Profoundly influenced world civilization.
Card 5
What was the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) known for?
Golden age of Chinese civilization. Flourishing of arts, poetry (Li Bai, Du Fu), Buddhism, international trade via Silk Road.
Card 6
What ended the last Chinese dynasty?