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Ancient China was located in present day eastern China. Ancient China’s geography was defined by natural barriers like the Himalayas, Gobi desert and Pacific Ocean. Because of these natural barriers, Ancient China was isolated from the rest of civilization. As a result, this impacted their culture, beliefs and lifestyle. They traded along the Yellow River and the Pacific Ocean before the Silk Road was developed during the Han dynasty. The Han dynasty was known as the dynasty of innovations, said innovations are paper, suspension bridges, wheelbarrows, blast furnaces, seismographs, the civil service system, gunpowder, and finally silk. The most commonly practiced idea during the Han dynasty was the Mandate of Heaven. The Mandate of Heaven was the belief that justified the rule of the emperor, which stated that a ruler's job was given by a divine power called Heaven as long as they governed justly.
Exhibit Rooms
Exhibit Rooms
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Gunpowder
Gunpowder
Gunpowder was invented during the Tang Dynasty. On this page you will find how it was used, discovered, and how it shaped the world we live in today.
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Civil Services
Civil Services
The civil service system was created in the Sui dynasty around 600 CE. On this page you will find information on the creation, uses, and impact of the civil service system.
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Wheelbarrow
Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow was invented during the Han Dynasty. On this page you can explore the history and uses of the wheelbarrow in ancient China.
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Seismographs
Seismographs
The seismograph was invented during the Han Dynasty by Zhang Heng. On this page you will find information about the impact, and how and where the seismograph was invented.
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Suspension Bridge
Suspension Bridge
The Suspension bridge was invented by the Ancient Chinese during the Zhou dynasty. On this page you will find information on why and how this invention was created.
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Paper
Paper
Paper was invented around 105 AD during the Han Dynasty. On this page you will discover the origins, uses, and influences of paper on ancient China.
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Graphic Design: Cooper
Works Cited Editor: Jolin
Overall Editor: Farah
Entrance page Editor: Allison
Map Editor: Easton
Attachment Page Editor: Douglass
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Gunpowder: Farah
Wheelbarrow: Cooper
Suspension Bridge: Easton
Civil Services: Douglass
Seismographs: Allison
Paper: Jolin
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