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 | | It was like Ch'in Dynasty in that it accomplished a great deal in a short time and reunified China after a period of disruption, but it over stretched itself and was quickly replaced by another dynasty which proved to be more long-lasting. |
 | | Under the T'ang Dynasty, China achieved a true imperial structure, encompassing the entire country, and supported by a universal philosophical system, Confucianism, a common written language, and the technology to print it. |
 | | Government officials in the Sung Dynasty, in contrast to the T'ang, were largely coming from the examination system: over 50% of offices were staffed by exams, including the most important offices. |
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