Ancient China Project

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  • 2100 BCE

    The Xia Dynasty

    The Xia Dynasty
    These people learned hot to cast bronze to make vessels for ritual feasting and drinking. The bronzes found at Erlitou are the earliest in east Asia. Erlitou is often associated with China's semi mythical Xia Dynasty. http://www.pbs.org/story-china/timeline/#/*/chinas-first-state
  • 1600 BCE

    The Shang Dynasty

    The Shang Dynasty
    The Shang Dynasty lasted from 1600-1046 BCE. Shang cities had temples and palaces.The upper classes and commoners had housing areas. The craft workshops belonged to the metal workers, stone carvers and potters.The Shang people were brilliant metal workers, and created good bronze vessels using a mold technique unknown anywhere else in the world, this gave the Shang people one of the rarest skills. http://www.pbs.org/story-china/timeline/#/*/shang-china
  • 1200 BCE

    Lady Hao

    Lady Hao
    Lady Hao lived around 1200 BCE. She became a military leader. Fu Hao, her husband was also involved with ritual ceremonies and military activities. http://www.pbs.org/story-china/timeline/#/*/lady-hao
  • 1046 BCE

    The Zhou Dynasty

    The Zhou Dynasty
    The Zhou Dynasty was the longest lasting dynasty from 1046-256 BCE. The Zhou Dynasty established rituals and traditions were important from family, trading, and every day events. The Zhou people were not invaders.The Zhou moved away from barbarians that threatened them. https://www.ancient.eu/Zhou_Dynasty/
  • 1000 BCE

    Battle of Mu Ye

    Battle of Mu Ye
    Battle of Mu Ye occurred 1000 BCE and was a battle between the Shangs and Zhous. Kind Wu of Zhou defeated Shang dynasty. This battle marked the start of the Zhou dynasty and the end of the Shang dynasty. http://www.pbs.org/story-china/timeline/#/*/battle-of-mu-ye
  • 800 BCE

    Spring and Autumn period

    Spring and Autumn period
    After conquering the Shang, the earlier Zhou kings sent out their relatives to run vassal fiefdoms.The Zhou king was killed during 771 BCE by the regional lords and the barbarian tribes men. http://www.pbs.org/story-china/timeline/#/*/spring-autumn-period
  • 700 BCE

    Laozi and Daoism

    Laozi and Daoism
    Laozi is a legendary figure. Laozi is also the founder of Daoism. Laozi lived to the 6tg centry BCE. Laozi was a wise official at the Zhou court.http://www.pbs.org/story-china/timeline/#/*/laozi-and-daoism
  • 551 BCE

    Confucius

    Confucius
    There was many states across China in conflict with one another. Rulers of the states gathered at court to settle these conflicts.Confucius convinced these people to do good for each other and accept one anthers religion and culture. 551-479 BCE.
    http://www.pbs.org/story-china/timeline/#/*/confucius
  • 475 BCE

    Warring states

    Warring states
    This period is the second half of the eastern Zhou dynasty. Zhou only ruled by name at this time. Many small Fiefdoms were conquered.http://www.pbs.org/story-china/timeline/#/*/warring-states
  • 246 BCE

    First emperor of China

    First emperor of China
    The most remarkable figure in China history. Emperor Quin took leadership during 246BCE. Qin developed ancient China into the China we know today. http://www.pbs.org/story-china/timeline/#/*/first-emperor-of-china