Ancient China

By Joshua Kubernat
  • 2100 BCE

    Possible start of Xia Dynasty

    Possible start of Xia Dynasty, Chinas first dynasty - ending in 1600 B.C.E
  • 1766 BCE

    Start of Zhou Dynasty

    Start of Zhou Dynasty, Chinas longest - ruling dynasty - ending in 221 B.C.E
  • 1122 BCE

    Start of Shang Dynasty

    Start of Shang Dynasty, during which a system of writing emerged and large cities were built - ending in 221 B.C.E
  • 563 BCE

    Siddhartha Gautama is born

    Siddhartha Gautama (later known as Buddha) is born, his teachings will form the basis of Buddhism
  • 551 BCE

    Chinese philosopher

    Chinese philosopher, teacher and author Confucius born
  • 481 BCE

    Start of Warring

    Start of Warring States period lasting around 260 years in which there will be almost constant conflict between different Chinese states fighting for power and control