Ancient China

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Where did the earliest dynasties in Ancient China come from? A. Yangtze River, B. Huange He, C. Chang Jiang, D. Indus River

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Huange He

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What was the first dynasty in Chinese History (2070 -1600 BC)? Founded by Yu the Great.

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Xia Dynasty

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What Chinese dynasty lasted from 1700-1050 BC and written evidence was found in Oracle Bones?

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Shang Dynasty

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What Chinese dynasty lasted from 1050-256 BC, conquered the Shang Dynasty, and was the Golden Age of Chinese philosophies?

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Zhou Dynasty

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What was the Mandate of Heaven?

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Belief the emperor was granted the right to rule by heaven

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What was the Warring States Period in Ancient China?

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Local rulers ran sections of China, and it was a period of fighting between different kingdoms.

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What dynasty defeated the war lords and gained control over China from 221-206 BC?

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Qin Dynasty

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What was NOT an accomplishment of the Qin Dynasty? Options: Instituted a uniform writing system, Created a 12 month calendar, Created a unified system of weights and measures, Standardized coins

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Created a 12 month calendar

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What Ancient Chinese ruler had the Great Wall of China built, wanted the mythical elixir of life, died from drinking mercury and had warriors built in his tomb?

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Qin Shi Huang

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What ruler overthrew the Qin Dynasty?

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Liu Bang