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Within these Ancient Chinese dynasties rulers were called emperors.

Ancient China had a government ruled by dynasties, sometimes united under one dynasty but often competing dynasties in controlling different regions. Ancient china’s resources, large areas and large populations demanded a strong central government.

When one of these regional dynasties became dominant their king would become the emperor. The government these dynasties created tended to be very autocratic and even despotic, ruthlessly enforcing their rule and conscripting massive armies and labor forces. Perhaps this was a necessary evil considering the threat of barbarian invasion, potential internal rivals and massive rebellions. Confucianism was developed in ancient china, a philosophy stressing virtue, good governance and merit based promotion for government offices. Emperors and officials were to be virtues and effective, models for their subjects. However, even when practicing an enlightened confusion form of government, a virtues example for the people, the ancient Chinese dynasties tended to be bureaucratic and very strict.

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Money

ANCIENT CHINA ECONOMICS, TRADE, GOVERNMENT

The Chinese initial form of money were coins called Cowrie shells. When the Chinese wealth started rapidly increasing as a result of trade, the Chinese began to dislike transporting an enormous amount of shells. Soon, they developed paper money. Chinese paper money was developed during the Song dynasty in the 900s. This was the world’s first system of paper money, and it was one of Ancient China’s greatest advancements.

Dynasties

Ancient China had seven primary dynasties. A dynasty consists of numerous leaders who belong to the same ruling family. The first Ancient Chinese dynasty was the Shang, which survived for about four hundred years from 1500s BC to 1100s BC. Ancient China had other dynasties too. As mentioned before there were seven main dynasties which were the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. The Qin lasted for fourteen years, Han for four hundred twenty-six years, Tang for two hundred ninety years, Song for three hundred nineteen years, Yuan for eighty nine years, Ming for two hundred seventy-six years, and Qing for two hundred sixty seven years. These seven main dynasties lasted for a total of one thousand six hundred eighty one years

Trade

Trade was a gigantic part of Ancient China. During the Tang and Song dynasties trade was especially popular. Unexplored sea routes opened that linked China to other countries. Using these routes China traded with Korea, Southwest Asia, India, and Japan. China’s main exports were salt, iron, fish, cattle, and the most treasured trade good, silk. China imported plants, glass, wool, and precious stones like gold and silver. All this trading with other countries established a strong economy, and China grew in wealth.

Leaders

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