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2070 BCE
Start of the Xia dynasty
was the start of the first dynasty of ancient china. Led by Yu the Great, who was responsible for important public works like canals and better irrigation. Also established a large standing army -
1675 BCE
End of the Xia dynasty
The Xia Dynasty began to corrode after rules like Kong Jie, who ruled from 1789 BCE to 1758 BCE, who was a known alcoholic that avoided responsibilities. following leaders failed to re-establish public trust, and the Xia Dynasty fell. -
1600 BCE
Start of the Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty started with the overthrow of the Xia Dynasty by the Shang leader Tang. The Shang Dynasty was known for the development of a writing system and moving the capital to modern day Anyang. -
1046 BCE
Start of the Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty is most known for being the warring states Period, The life of Confucius, founder of confucianism, And The Life of Lao-Tzu, the founder of Taoism. -
1046 BCE
End of the Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty ended with the defeat of Emperor Zhou by King Wu at the battle of Mue -
770 BCE
Precursor to the Great wall is made
The Precursor to the Great Wall is made. It is supposed to stop nomad invaders from the north. -
604 BCE
Lao Tzu is Born
Lao Tzu is Born. He was the founder of Taoism. He very much went with the flow -
547 BCE
Confucius is Born
Confucius Is Born. Confucius founded Confucianism which became one of china's main philosophies. It was centered around people being inherently good. -
468 BCE
the Great Canal is completed
The Great Canal is completed. It connected north and southern china. This helped with trade between the two sections. -
256 BCE
End of the Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty ended with the capture of the city of chengzhou and the king Nan. The Qin Dynasty absorbs the remains of the zhou -
221 BCE
Start of the Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was formed by Qin Shi Huangdi ending the warring states period. This period founded the philosophy of legalism. -
220 BCE
The Great wall is built
The Great wall of China is built. It was made to prevent nomad attacks on China from the north. -
216 BCE
The Terracotta Army is built
The Terracotta Army is built. Qi Shi Huangdi made the Terracotta Army to protect him him in the afterlife. No two statues are identical and they are all painted. -
206 BCE
End of the Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty ended with the death of Qin Shi Huangdi and china is rocked with political instability -
206 BCE
Start of the Han Dynasty
The Han dynasty was focused on repairing the damage caused by the Qin. Confucianism made its way into the government. Also established the silk road. -
149
Buddhism arrives in china
Buddhism arrives in china. It came from Monks traveling from India. It began to spread across china. -
220
The End of the Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty ends. Due to corruption and political instability the han dynasty collapses. -
220
Start of the Three Kingdoms period
A period a great political instability, Buddhism has final become assimilated into Chinese culture -
265
Start of the Jin Dynasty
The Jin Dynasty was a short flash of peace in Chinese history. It was started by Jin Chao. It ended the three kingdoms period. -
265
End of the Three Kingdoms Period
After Years of fighting between the three kingdoms. Two of them collapse from corruption. The Jin proceed to take over china. -
420
End of the Jin Dynasty
The Jin Dynasty ends. It Ends because of corruption, political turmoil, and internal conflicts. It is then followed by the Period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties.