Ancient china

By makaylaayres
  • 2070 BCE

    Xia dynasty

    Xia dynasty
    The Xia dynasty was the first dynasty in traditional China. The leader was Lu the Great. They were the first to irrigate, produce cast bronze, and build a strong army. They used oracle bones and had a calander.
  • 1766 BCE

    Shang dynasty

    Shang dynasty
    the Shang dynasty lasted almost 600 years(1700-1027BC). there were a total of 30 emperors throughout the 17 generations. middle of chinas bronze age, located along the yellow river valley, agricultural and hunting society.
  • 1047 BCE

    Zhou dynasty

    Zhou dynasty
    1047-256BCE.the zhou dynasty was the longest lasting dynasty. characteristics include bronze work, military technology, horse-drawn chariots, writing, a calendar, and religion, which featured ancestor worship and oracle bones.
  • 551 BCE

    Confucianism

    Confucianism
    It teaches three essential values: Filial piety, humaneness, and ritual.confucius was the creator of Confucianism. he emphasized personal and governmental morality, the correctness of social relationships, justice, and sincerity.
    (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT4uvY5K17k)
  • 450 BCE

    Buddhism

    Buddhism
    teachers may have arrived in the third century BC because there is evidence that the Qin Emperor ordered the destruction of the religion about 213 BC.It was brought to China by Buddhist monks from India
  • 300 BCE

    legalism

    legalism
    (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12eAftkuTdc)
    Humans are inherently evil and driven by selfish desires. strict laws and harsh punishments are necessary to create and maintain order.
  • 300 BCE

    Taoism

    Taoism
    a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu advocating humility and religious piety. Taoism is simply a practice of trying to live a kind complete life.