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220
Han Dynasty falls
The han dyasty started in 220 BC. This dynasty more than 400 years. -
Period: 220 to
Peroid of Disunion
During this period, nomadic peoples settled in northern China. Some Chinese people adopted the nomads’ culture, while the invaders adopted some Chinese practices. For example, one former nomadic ruler ordered his people to adopt Chinese names, speak Chinese, and dress like the Chinese. Thus, the culture of the invaders and traditional Chinese mixed. -
260
Khan became ruler of the Mongol Empire
The Mongol conquests did not end with Genghis Khan's death, though. His sons and grandsons continued to raid lands all over Asia and Eastern Europe. -
Period: 400 to
Age of the Buddhism
Buddhism in China that the period from about 400 to about 845 can be called the Age of Buddhism.This golden age of Buddhism came to an end when a Tang emperor launched a campaign against the religion. -
500
Buddhism first came to China
Buddhism first came to China during the Han dynasty. Buddhism's status changed during the Period of Disunion. During this troubled time, many people turned to Buddhism. -
Period: Jan 1, 625 to Jan 1, 705
Empress Wu ruled
Empress Wu became the virtual ruler of China in 655. After her husband died, Wu decided her sons were not worthy of ruling. She kept power for herself, and ruled with an iron fist -
Jan 1, 1206
"Universal Ruler,” or Genghis Khan unified the mongol empire
in 1206, a powerful leader, or khan, united them. His name was Temüjin. When he became leader, though, he was given a new title: “Universal Ruler,” or Genghis Khan (JENG-guhs KAHN). -
Jan 1, 1211
Genghis Khan first led his armies into northern China
Genghis Khan then turned his attention to China. He first led his armies into northern China in 1211. They fought their way south, wrecking whole towns and ruining farmland. -
Jan 1, 1227
Genghis Khan's death
By the time of Genghis Khan's death in 1227, All of northern China was under Mongol control. -
Period: Jan 1, 1271 to Jan 1, 1295
Marco Polo traveled in and around China
Marco Polo. Between 1271 and 1295 he traveled in and around China. Polo was highly respected by the Mongols and even served in Kublai Khan's court. When Polo returned to Europe, he wrote of his travels. Polo's descriptions of China fascinated many Europeans. His book sparked much European interest in China. -
Jan 1, 1274
A Mongol army sailed to Japan
. The campaigns, however, were disastrous. Violent storms and fierce defenders destroyed most of the Mongol force -
Jan 1, 1279
Genghis Khan completed the conquest of China and declared himself emperor of China
He completed the conquest of China and in 1279 declared himself emperor of China. This began the Yuan dynasty, a period that some people also call the Mongol Ascendancy. For the first time in its long history, foreigners ruled all of China -
Jan 1, 1300
Chinese groups rebelled against the Yuan dynasty
In the 1300s many Chinese groups rebelled. They rebelled against the Yuan dynasty. -
Jan 1, 1368
Zhu Yuanzhan took charge of a rebel army.
In 1368 a former monk named Zhu Yuanzhang (JOO yoo-ahn-JAHNG) took charge of a rebel army. He led this army in a final victory over the Mongols. China was once again ruled by the Chinese -
Period: Jan 1, 1368 to
Ming Dynasty
Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor of China. The Ming dynasty that he founded ruled China from 1368 to 1644—nearly 300 years. Ming China proved to be one of the most stable and prosperous times in Chinese history -
Period: Dec 1, 1405 to Dec 1, 1433
. Zheng He led seven grand voyages to places around Asia
Chinese improved their ships and their sailing skills. The greatest sailor of the period wasZheng He(juhng HUH). Between 1405 and 1433, he led seven grand voyages to places around Asia. Zheng He's fleets were huge. -
Jan 1, 1430
new Ming emperor made Zheng He return to China and dismantle his fleet
In the 1430s a new Ming emperor made Zheng He return to China and dismantle his fleet. At the same time, he banned foreign trade. China entered a period of isolationism -
Ming Dynasy overthrown
Ming emperor made Zheng He return to China and dismantle his fleet. At the same time, he banned foreign trade. China entered a period of isolationism. -
Western world had made huge leaps in technological progress
By the late 1800s the Western world had made huge leaps in technological progress. Westerners were then able to gain influence in Chinese affairs. Partly due to its isolation and lack of progress, China was too weak to stop them -
Yang Jian
he conquered the south, unified China.He also created the Sui dynasty. -
Song Dynasty arose
A new dynasty arose in China in 618. A former Sui official overthrew the old government. -
Song invented the world's first of paper money
The world's first paper money was invented by the Song. Lighter and easier to handle than coins, paper money helped the Chinese manage their growing wealth, -
Period: to
Sui Dynasty
The man who finally ended the peroid of Disunion was a northern ruler named Yang Jian. In 589, he conqured the south, unified China, and created the Sui Dynasty. Although, this dynasty didnt last very long they created the Grand Canal. -
Period: to
Tang Dynasty
This new Dynasty arose in China. This happened when a former Sui official overthrough the old gov. -
Period: to
Grand Canal
The Grand Canal links northern and southern China. It helps Trade and bring food. -
Period: to Jan 1, 1279
Song Dynasty
The Song ruled for about 300 years, until 1279. Song dynasty was a time of great accomplishments.
