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ANCIENT CHINA

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____ dynasty is considered to be the first dynasty in ancient China which lasted for almost 500 years including the rule of 17 emperors. This dynasty was set up by Yu the great under the system of choosing emperors based on their abilities. Such a system was called Abdication system. After his death, his son Qi took over the throne by breaking the abdication system. It was from that time on that abdication system gave way to hereditary system.
A
Xia
B
Wu
C
Wei
D
Shu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Xia Dynasty (c. 2070-1600 BCE) was the first government to emerge in ancient China and the first to adopt the policy of dynastic succession. Consequently, the Xia was the first dynasty of China.

Detailed explanation-2: -Government The Qing Dynasty ruled for almost 300 years. It was China’s last dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Zhou Dynasty was one of the greatest and longest dynasties in Chinese history, ruling for about 800 years. As a dynasty, power was passed down through generations within the Zhou family.

Detailed explanation-4: -So successful was that policy that the Han lasted longer than any other Chinese empire, reigning-with a short interruption when Wang Mang temporarily usurped the throne and established the Xin dynasty (9–25 ce)-for more than 400 years.

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