Ancient China

  • 1046 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty

    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

    Qin Dynasty
    The Qin Dynasty lasted from 221 BCE to 207 BCE. Qin created a university and unified the language.
  • 206 BCE

    Han Dynasty

    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
    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