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Imperial China's Dynasties
Imperial China's Dynasties
From the mythic origins of the Chinese dynasties to the eventual fall of the last imperial house, Chinese emperors have long fought to maintain control over one of the most enduring empires on Earth. The rise and fall of various imperial families oversaw waves of innovation and cultural advancement.
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3 - 12
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Anthropology, Social Studies, Ancient Civilizations, World History
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Terracotta Warriors
Qin Shin Huang unified China, becoming the nation's first emperor. He was buried with almost 8,000 life-size statues known of as the terracotta warrior army.
Photograph by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images

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Last Updated
August 16, 2023
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