WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

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China was ruled by various dynasties. What is the general meaning of “dynasty”
A
rule by strength
B
line of rulers from the same family / group
C
kings and queens rule based upon dynamic character
D
when a society is ruled by one known as the Dyn
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A dynasty is a sequence of rulers from the same family, usually in the context of a monarchical system, but sometimes also appearing in republics. A dynasty may also be referred to as a “house", “family” or “clan", among others.

Detailed explanation-2: -A dynasty is a series of rulers of a country who all belong to the same family. The Seljuk dynasty of Syria was founded in 1094. A dynasty is a period of time during which a country is ruled by members of the same family.

Detailed explanation-3: -The word dynasty means, quite simply, a succession of rulers from the same family. Beginning with the Bronze Age Shang dynasty, historical eras in China have borne the name of the family or clan that dominated during that period. Some dynasties, such as the Chou and the Ming, lasted for centuries.

Detailed explanation-4: -A line of hereditary rulers is generally referred to as a “dynasty.” Dynasties usually contain a series of monarchs, emperors, or other autocratic rulers, passed down through a family bloodline.

Detailed explanation-5: -When members of the same family become rulers one after another, the family is often called a dynasty.

Detailed explanation-6: -dynasty, a family or line of rulers, a succession of sovereigns of a country belonging to a single family or tracing their descent to a common ancestor (Greek dynadeia, “sovereignty").

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