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100
Olmecs (8000 BC)
The Olmecs were the first South American Cizilization. They had writing, mahematics and a calender system. They were famous for makng statues of huge heads. They declined due mainly to their practice of human sacrifice. -
200
Shang Dynasty (1700 BC)
Shang Dynasty was Ruled by aristocracy. They created something very important: silk. This helped them to trade along the silk road, whch is one way they state-built and became so seccesful. They declined because their emperor was overthrown. -
215
Zhou Dynasty (1027)
The Zhou Dynasty was the longest lasting Chinese one ever. It was the beginning of the "mandate od heaven". They state-built by building roads, making trade and agricultural advancements. Also, Daoism and Confucianism were introduced at this time. They declined due to lack of control by emporers over warring city-states. -
221
Qin Dynasty (221 BC)
The Qin Dynasty was very short lived. It was ruled by only one emporer: Qin She Huanshi. They dopted legalism, made the first great wall of China. Shey declined becuase of how many enemies they had who took advantage of them after their ruler died. -
300
Han Dynasty (202 BC)
During the Han Dynasty, legalism replaced confucianism, the Silk road developed, and Buddhism was introduced. Also, paper was invented. They declined because of weak leaders. -
320
Gupta Empire
Ths was known as the Golden age of India. Chandra Gupta was the first king of this land. They invented the decimal syetem, discovered pi, concluded the earth is round, made medicinal discoveries, and had some legendary poet named Kalidassa. They made their name as a state by their very cool discoveries in life. -
Jan 1, 700
Nara Period (Japan)
The Nara period in Japan was very Buddhist. Also, it's capital kept changing. The population increased by only 1 million in all its time. That's because the life of the peasant was very harsh. Then the government offered a deal. no taxes for military service. Those who served in the miliary were called Samurai. -
Jan 1, 1000
Songhai
The Songhai was one of Africas largest states in 14 and 15 hundreds. It was in eastern Mail. Its capital was Gao. Morroco invaved the empire with firearms whih caused the State to basically end the party. -
Period: Jan 1, 1000 to Apr 10, 1450
State-building expansion and conflict
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Jan 1, 1235
Mali Empire
It is known for the wealth of its rulers especially Mansa Musa. It culturally impacted west Africa especially becuause of the Nile River. Its state building was influenced greatly by Sundiata, their leader. -
Jan 1, 1400
Aztecs
The Aztecs had one central power city called Tenotichlan. Aztecs had such a considerable amount of land (for that time) that they had to individual governments rule each city. They declined because of European invasion. -
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State-building expansion and conflict
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Ghana (800 AD)
Ghana was on Sudanic State. A major part of its economy came from gold. it declined due to The Almoravids fighting with it. -
Heian Period
Heian means peace. This was a time when Jaoan became less influenced by China and started to have its own identiry. The Samurai warrios became more or a thing. Bushido meant "way of the (Samurai) warrior". It was a way of preserving peace. Samurai soldiers were very well trained and stand out alot from most other soldiers in history because of their uniqueness. During the Heian period, State-building was established mainly through Samurai soldiers.
