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304Warfare

Warfare, invasion, and rebellion

Under dynastic rule, China enjoyed long periods of peace and prosperity, broken by times of warfare and political fragmentation. Even the most powerful and long-lasting dynasties faced threats from beyond China’s borders as well as from tensions within.

  1. 1Test bow

  2. 2Stinkpot

  3. 3Sword

  4. TOPICThreats from the north and west

  5. TOPICThreats from within: peasant revolts and violent uprisings

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