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Two Chinese Dynasties
China was reunited during the Sui (SWAY) dynasty (a.d. 581–618).
There were great advances in transportation during this time. Also, iron
chains were used to create suspension bridges. That made it easier to
cross wide rivers.
Confucianism became a large part of Chinese culture. Another
philosophy was introduced during this time. It was called Buddhism
(BOO-dih-zuhm). Buddhist monks from India introduced this
philosophy to the Chinese.
Rubbing
of Chinese
calligraphy
This is
a statue
of the
founder of
Buddhism.
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