The government bureaucracy was mainly made up of aristocrats.

The dynasty began a long period of isolation.

This dynasty had a government based on meritocracy.

Wendi reunified China and created this dynasty.

During this dynasty a new type of fast growing rice became a staple crop in China.

This dynasty is viewed as the golden age of China.

Buddhism became popular in China prior to the beginning of this dynasty and was promoted by its ruler.

This dynasty built the Grand Canal linking north and south.

Chinese scholar officials had little power during this dynasty.

This dynasty was known was known for sponsoring expeditions and building schools for commoners.

This dynasty was ruled by foreigners.

Porcelain was first made during this dynasty.

This dynasty lasted from 581-619 C.E.

A smallpox inoculation was invented during this dynasty.

This dynasty took over when the Han dynasty lost the Mandate of Heaven.

This dynasty lasted from 1279-1368 C.E.

The Forbidden City was built during this dynasty.

Moveable type was invented during this dynasty.

This dynasty reunited China after years of civil wars.

Empress Wu ruled during this dynasty.

This dynasty lasted from 960-1279 C.E.

The population reached 100 million during this dynasty.

Scholar officials grew to its height during this dynasty.

Agriculture grew due to new irrigation techniques and terrace farming.

This dynasty lasted from 618-907 C.E.

This dynasty increased the amount of farmland in China.

This dynasty was ruled by Kublai Khan.

This dynasty lasted from 1368-1644 C.E.

This dynasty replaced their current system of money with paper money.

Zheng He traveled throughout the Indian Ocean and the coast of Africa.

This dynasty experienced rapid trade growth thus trading within China and with several foreign countries by using its maritime or sea trade routes.