| Term | Definition |
| Zhang | This dynasty believed in Animism, the belief everything has spirits. |
| Shang | Started calligraphy, an art form of writing. |
| Tang | Brought back confucianism. |
| Sui | This dynasty connected north and south China with Grand Canal. |
| Qin | Finalized the Great Wall of China with forced labor. |
| Zhou | Rulers of this dynasty were chosen by a higher power (thought to be). Mandate of Heaven.. |
| Qin | This dynasty was an autocracy, meaning the Emperor had complete control. |
| Han | Used leveling, to balance prices. |
| Song | This dynasty practiced foot binding so women had smaller feet, which showed wealth. |
| Song | Implemented the Civil Service System for government workers. |
| Tang | Buddhism was at its height during this dynasty. |
| Tang | Had the first female emperor, Empress Wu. |
| Tang | Introduced neo-confucianism, and persecuted Buddhists. |
| Han | Began the silk road. |