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2700 BCE
Xia Dynasty
2700 B.C is when it formed and it ended around 1600 BC. First dynasty in traditional Chinese history. -
1600 BCE
Shang Dynasty
1600 is when it formed and it ended in 1048 BC. It is the second dynasty of China -
1600 BCE
End of Xia Dynasty
The End of the Xia Dynasty started the Shang Synasty -
1048 BCE
End of Shang Dynasty
Started the Zhou Dynasty -
1046 BCE
Zhou Dynasty
Was formed in 1046 BC ended 256 BC. Was one of the longest lasting dynasties in China. -
551 BCE
Confucius/Confucianism
Started in 551 BC. and ended around 479 BC. It is the teachings of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher. -
479 BCE
End of Confucius/Confucianism
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475 BCE
Legalism
A school of Chinese Philosophy. Founded in 475 BC. and ended 221 BC. -
475 BCE
Warring States
The Warring States caused China to split into 7 main parts with different rulers in each part. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BFrfxzZ6Fc] -
256 BCE
End of Zhou Dynasty
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221 BCE
End of Legalism
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213 BCE
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion that started in India but was adapted and became part of Chinese culture and is still known and practiced to this day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxq-RiLb-6M -
142 BCE
Daoism
Daoism is one of the common religions associated with China. It teaches yielding is better than being assertive.
