A dynasty, clan, ruling family, royal family, Great House, or simply House, was a sequence of royalty belonging to the same family, a phenomenon found in many cultures. Historians tended to use dynasties as conveniently defined eras.
The Great Wall of China on Earth was partially built by one dynasty, and then reinforced by the first emperor of the Qin dynasty. (VOY: "11:59")
List of notable dynasties[]
The script of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home additionally mentioned the Klingon Zanxthkolt Dynasty.