Ancient China Dynasty's

Leader of shang Dynasty overthrew the xia dyansty.

1600 BCE

Ancient China Dynasty's

Period: 1600 BCE to 220

The shang dynasty starts using writing

1500 BCE

Shang dynasty starts using religion

1500 BCE

Shang dynasty uses horse drawn chariots.

1200 BCE

The Zhou overthrew Shang dynasty.

1046 BCE

Zhou dynasty starts using iron tools

977 BCE

Zhou dynasty made the compass

480 BCE

Zhou dynasty made kite

475 BCE

Zhou dynasty starts to decline because of strict laws and harsh punishments.

256 BCE

Qin dynasty rises to power because of extensive military campaigns and political maneuvering

221 BCE

Qin dynasty starts using currency

220 BCE

qin dynasty invents the crossbow

216 BCE

Qin dynasty created dagger axe

210 BCE

Citizens of qin dynasty rebel for independence

207 BCE

Han dynasty claims empty throne from the Qin dynasty

206 BCE

Han dynasty creates the loom

200 BCE

Han dynasty starts using paper

100 BCE

Han dynasty starts using cast iron tools

99 BCE

Han dynasty gets defeated in battle

220