Civilizations of East Asia

China Reunified

• After fall of Qin Dynasty, the Han Dynasty assumed the Mandate of Heaven.
• The Han are the Classical Civilization of China.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

• When the Han fell, China remained in civil war until 581.

Map of Three Dynasties

Sui Dynasty (581--618)

• Reunified China
• Implemented first standardized testing system for officials in 605 CE.

Tang Dynasty (618--907)

• Known for stability, expansion, and porcelain artwork.
• Fell due to corruption.

Song Dynasty (960--1279)

• Known for prosperity and cultural achievement.
• Fell to the Mongols.

Yuan Dynasty

• Ruled by Kublai Khan.
• Two failed attempts at conquering Japan

Kamikaze, "Divine Wind"

• What the Japanese called the two hurricanes which destroyed the Mongol fleets.

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