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<str<strong>on</strong>g>The</str<strong>on</strong>g> Forbidden City 35<br />
<strong>the</strong> endless array <strong>of</strong> walls and gates and<br />
buildings and courtyards—all topped in bright<br />
orange terracotta ro<strong>of</strong> tiles.<br />
“What’s a dynasty?” asked Christina.<br />
“A family whose members rule over a l<strong>on</strong>g<br />
period <strong>of</strong> time,” said Mimi. “Each ruler was<br />
called an emperor.”<br />
“Each dynasty had a name,” added Li.<br />
“Han, Tang, Shang, Yaun, Ming, S<strong>on</strong>g, and<br />
names like that.”<br />
“We’re going to see a short film so<strong>on</strong>,”<br />
said Mimi. “You’ll learn more about <strong>China</strong>’s<br />
history.”<br />
“I hope it’s short,” said Christina. “I want<br />
to go explore.”<br />
“I hope it’s l<strong>on</strong>g,” said Grant.<br />
“Why?” Mimi asked, surprised. No <strong>on</strong>e<br />
liked to explore more than Grant.<br />
Grant just shrugged his shoulders and<br />
hung his head. He did not want to admit that<br />
he was a little scared <strong>of</strong> this angry man.<br />
Maybe in a dark movie <strong>the</strong>ater, <strong>the</strong> man could<br />
not find him.<br />
Just <strong>the</strong>n, Papa returned and steered his<br />
crew through an enormous gate and into <strong>the</strong><br />
Forbidden City.
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