Sui+Dynasty

Sui Dynasty The Sui Dynasty in China lasted from 581-618. Because it was such a short Dynasty, there were only three ruling emperors. The main accomlishment of this dynasty was te reunification of China after a long period of wars between the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The Sui took power under Sui Wendi (Yang Jian), and by 589 conqured all of the Southern Dynasty, putting all of China under one ruler. The society quickly became more peaceful and sturdy. At the beginning of the Sui Dynasty, agriculture improved. Ship-building technology also greatened, promoting trade. A canal was built to improve North-South communication.The Grand Canal was more than 2.5 miles long and functioned as the centerin the Nation's transportation. A new political system including Three Departments and Six Ministries was established. The Sui Dynasty fell mostly because of peasant rebellions and revolts because of tyrant emperors.

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