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... Pinyin ZHAO , ancient Chinese feudal state , one of the seven powers that achieved ascendency during the Warring States Period ( 475-221 BC ) of Chinese history . In 403 Chao Chi , the founder of Chao , and the leaders of the states of ...
... Pinyin ZHAO , ancient Chinese feudal state , one of the seven powers that achieved ascendency during the Warring States Period ( 475-221 BC ) of Chinese history . In 403 Chao Chi , the founder of Chao , and the leaders of the states of ...
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... Pinyin RUZHEN , Mongolian JÜRCHED , or JÜR- CHID ( 1115-1234 ) , dynasty that ruled an empire formed by the Tungus ... Pinyin JINZHOU , city in western Liaoning sheng ( province ) , China . It is strate- gically situated at the northern ...
... Pinyin RUZHEN , Mongolian JÜRCHED , or JÜR- CHID ( 1115-1234 ) , dynasty that ruled an empire formed by the Tungus ... Pinyin JINZHOU , city in western Liaoning sheng ( province ) , China . It is strate- gically situated at the northern ...
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... Pinyin ZHOU ( traditionally , 1122-256 / 255 BC ) , dynasty that ruled ancient China for almost a millennium , establishing the distinctive political and cultural character- istics that were to be identified with China for the next ...
... Pinyin ZHOU ( traditionally , 1122-256 / 255 BC ) , dynasty that ruled ancient China for almost a millennium , establishing the distinctive political and cultural character- istics that were to be identified with China for the next ...
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