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1 Classical China: The Qin and Han Dynasties 300BCE-300CE

2 The Qin Dynasty 221BCE-207BCE China unified under first emperor
Feudal system abandoned in favor of centralization Legalism established

3 Weights, measures, money, script, etc., all standardized
Extensive road system built Great Wall constructed Ended w/peasant rebellions

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10 The Han Dynasty 206BCE-220CE Empire expanded
Confucianism replaced legalism in gov’t Daoism became popular with common people

11 Buddhism arrived via Silk Road
Inventions included paper, porcelain, wheelbarrow Ended by Hun invasions

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