Historians sometimes call the time of disorder that followed the collapse of the Han Dynasty

This Mongol conqueror became the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty (or Mongol dynasty) in China

This dynasty ended the Period of Disunion in China and began in 589 A.D. by Yang Jian

The 1,100 mile long canal that linked northern and southern China

Was considered to be the greatest Chinese sailor and led seven grand voyages to places around Asia

This dynasty began in 618 A.D. and is said to have been the Golden Age of Chinese Civilization

Farming technique that changes the landscape into step-like areas to increase agricultural production

His ideas were at the center of Chinese philosophy and government

This dynasty is known as a time of great accomplishments. It began in 960 A.D. and ended in 1279 A.D.

A thin, beautiful type of pottery developed during the Song Dynasty

This sometimes vicious woman led the Tang dynasty and was the only female emperor of China

This dynasty was ruled by foreign invaders. Kublai Khan founded this dynasty which lasted until 1368 A.D.

In the 1430's, the Ming emperor banned foreign trade and established this policy which avoided contact with other countries. Seems crazy after all the wealth they gained thanks to the Silk Road! What is this practice?

This Mongol leader conquered northern China and is known for his bloody expeditions

This dynasty began when the Mongols were defeated in 1369 A.D. and lasted until 1644 A.D.. It is said to have been one of the most prosperous and stable times in Chinese history.