Medieval China

This dynasty invented the canal lock making water travel easier.

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• Ming

The government bureaucracy was mainly made up of aristocrats.

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• Song

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• Ming

The dynasty began a long period of isolation.

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This dynasty had a government based on meritocracy.

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Wendi reunified China and created this dynasty.

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

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• Yuan

• Ming

This dynasty is viewed as the golden age of China.

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• Ming

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

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This dynasty built the Grand Canal linking north and south.

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• Ming

Chinese scholar officials had little power during this dynasty.

• Sui

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• Ming