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2100 BCE
The Xia Dynasty
2100-1600 BCE. The first dynasty in traditional Chinese history. It was located by Yellow River Valley. -
1600 BCE
The Shang Dynasty
ruled in the Yellow River valley in the second millennium BC, succeeding the Xia dynasty and followed by the Zhou dynasty. -
1200 BCE
Oracle Bones
oracle bones created by pressing a heated rod into cattle bones or turtles shells. When the bones cracked it was interpreted as the ancestors. They used oracle bones a lot. -
1046 BCE
The Zhou Dynasty
Was the longest-lasting of China's dynasties. The Zhou people were Chinese-speaking people descendant from the Longshan Neolithic culture. -
770 BCE
Spring and Autumn Period
It was known for it's violence. China got smart. Confucius lived during this time. -
618 BCE
Buddhism
Buddhism became a significant part of Chinese tradition during the rule of Tang. In the beginning Buddhism was criticized as a foreign religion.
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600 BCE
Islam
In 600 CE there were Muslims in China. They were traders that came from West Asia. -
551 BCE
Daoism
Laozi founded the philosophy Daoism. Daoism is a philosophical and religious tradition that was developed in China. A man named Laozi created these beliefs.
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551 BCE
Confucius
551-479 BCE. During the spring and Autumn period, many states were in conflict. State rulers hired officials and advisers at their courts. Confucius was on of these people. He was trying to persuade people to do good and accept traditional roles of society. He did not succeed in influencing any rulers, however, his disciples organized his teachings into a book called the Analects. His philosophy would became the most important school of thought in China. -
475 BCE
Legalism
Legalism was a Chinese Philosopher. This was control of societies. Many people did not like this.
