Chinese Dynasties

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  1. 2. A concept used to explain how dynasties rise, fall, and are replaced
  2. 5. An important defensive barrier constructed over the course of hundreds of years
  3. 8. Ruled China between 600 and 900 CE and was followed by the Song
  4. 10. The authority to rule believed to be granted to a dynasty by the gods
  5. 11. The dynasty established by Shi Huangdi
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  1. 1. The first Chinese dynasty
  2. 3. The term for the massive boats commanded by Zheng He
  3. 4. The name of the Mongol-ruled Chinese dynasty
  4. 6. Ruled China between roughly 200 BCE and 200 CE.
  5. 7. Chinese naval commander and explorer
  6. 9. The term for a ruling family in China
  7. 10. The second-to-last Chinese dynasty, whose name means "bringer of light"