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Archaeologists found writing on the backs of turtle shells and dated it back to this time period. The Shang dynasty was thought and still thought to be the people who wrote on the turtle shells.
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The Warring State period began at the down fall of the Chou dynasty. The downfall was caused by invaders from the northern frontier. Also the feudal lords began to fight among themselves which aided in the fall of this dynasty and the beginning of the warring states.
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The Silk Roads were developed to help with trade between China and European countries. The major product that was moved on the Silk Road was silk. So that is why they named it the Silk Road.
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The Great Wall of China was built by Ch'in. The wall was built to help protect against attacks from the north. Although it was a great accomplishment many did not like it because Ch'in forced peasants to work on the wall, and a large number of them died in the process.
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The invention of paper helped in the spread and development of civilization. Since paper was light and thin it was easier to store and carry around.
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Empress Wu was the first empress of China. She was responsible for the "golden age". During this period poetry and painting prospered. Also the city of Ch'angan grew populated and wealthy. Her reign soon ended after rebel attacks and a weakening empire.
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Gunpowder was created in ancient China, but it was not always used for guns and war. They originally used gun powder for treating skin diseases and kill insects. They soon realized that they could launch small objects and amazing speeds with the gunpowder.
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Northern China was almost constantly under attack from the Mongols. This resulted in a weak territory in the north. With this area always being attacked it was just a matter of time before it became over run and fell to the mongols. This did come and the Chinese could not stop it.
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When Sung Dynasty ruled over China there were many inventions that changed they did things. The major inventions were paper, paper money, gunpowder, and the compass. All of these help in a very big way and changed our lives for good.
