Ancient China

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4,000 mile long trade network that extends from China to Rome

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Silk Road

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according to legend, this man began the Xia Dynasty

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Yu the Great

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began in 481 BCE; a marked period of chaos and disorder in China; lasted 250 years

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Warring States Period

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built for defensive purposes; to keep out invaders

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Great Wall of China

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conquered all of the warring states and united China into one empire

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Qin Shi Huangdi

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a device that measures earthquakes

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seismograph

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extremely large mountain range in southwestern China

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Himalayas

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founder of Daoism

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Laozi

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What dynasty is known for opening and greatly expanding trade along the Silk Road, as well as many great accomplishments and inventions?

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Han Dynasty

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invented Chinese writing; first to make bronze in China; created a calendar based on the moon

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Shang Dynasty