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1046 BCE
Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou dynasty was the longest lasting Chinese dynasty in history, lasting from 1046 BCE to 256 BCE. Iron was introduced as a new form of weaponry. -
221 BCE
Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty lasted from 221 BCE to 207 BCE. Qin created a university and unified the language. -
206 BCE
Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty was established in 206 BCE and lasted until 9 CE and then from 25 AD to 220 AD. The Han Dynasty was best known for its invention of paper, the water clock, sundials, and a seismograph. -
130 BCE
The Silk Road
The Silk Road was a trading route used mostly for trading silk. The Silk Road linked the counteries through trade from 130 BCE - 1453 CE