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Let’s go step by step to answer the questions based on the “China’s Royal History” worksheet.

We are given a table titled “DYNASTIES OF CHINA” with columns: Dynasty, Period, Ruler/Event, and Notes.

We need to answer 5 short-answer questions using only the information in that table.

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Question 1: Which dynasty ruled the longest?

Look at the “Period” column for each dynasty:

- Xia: 2070–1600 BC → 470 years
- Shang: 1600–1046 BC → 554 years
- Zhou: 1046–256 BC → 790 years (longest so far)
- Qin: 221–206 BC → 15 years
- Han: 206 BC–220 AD → 426 years (note: from 206 BC to 220 AD is 206 + 220 = 426 years — but wait, there’s no year 0, so actually it’s 206 + 220 - 1 = 425? But let’s check the table — it says “206 BC–220 AD”, and we’ll take the numbers as given unless told otherwise. However, looking at the table again — the Zhou dynasty is listed as 1046–256 BC, which is 790 years. That’s clearly longer than any other.)

Wait — let’s double-check all periods:

Xia: 2070–1600 = 470
Shang: 1600–1046 = 554
Zhou: 1046–256 = 790 ← biggest number
Qin: 221–206 = 15
Han: 206 BC–220 AD → This spans across BC/AD. From 206 BC to 1 AD is 206 years, then 1 AD to 220 AD is 220 years → total 426 years? Actually, since there’s no year 0, it’s 206 + 220 - 1 = 425? But even if we use 426, it’s still less than 790.

Sui: 581–618 → 37 years
Tang: 618–907 → 289 years
Song: 960–1279 → 319 years
Yuan: 1271–1368 → 97 years
Ming: 1368–1644 → 276 years
Qing: 1644–1912 → 268 years

So yes — Zhou has the longest period: 790 years.

✔ Answer to Q1: Zhou

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Question 2: Who was the first emperor of China?

Look under “Ruler/Event” column.

Under Qin dynasty: “Qin Shi Huangdi – First Emperor”

That’s explicit.

✔ Answer to Q2: Qin Shi Huangdi

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Question 3: What happened during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty?

Find “Han” dynasty row.

In “Ruler/Event”: “Emperor Wu – Expanded empire; Silk Road opened”

So two things: expanded empire AND opened Silk Road.

The question asks “what happened” — either or both are acceptable, but best to include both.

✔ Answer to Q3: He expanded the empire and opened the Silk Road.

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Question 4: Which Chinese king started building the Great Wall?

Look for “Great Wall” in the table.

Under Qin dynasty: “Built Great Wall”

But who built it? The ruler listed for Qin is “Qin Shi Huangdi”.

Also, note: historically, earlier walls existed, but according to this table, the Qin dynasty (under Qin Shi Huangdi) is credited with building the Great Wall.

Check other dynasties — none mention starting the Great Wall except Qin.

✔ Answer to Q4: Qin Shi Huangdi

*(Note: Some might think of earlier kings, but per this worksheet, it’s Qin Shi Huangdi.)*

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Question 5: When did the last dynasty end?

Last dynasty listed is Qing: 1644–1912

So it ended in 1912.

✔ Answer to Q5: 1912

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Now, compiling final answers:

Final Answer:
1. Zhou
2. Qin Shi Huangdi
3. He expanded the empire and opened the Silk Road.
4. Qin Shi Huangdi
5. 1912