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Period: 220 to
Han Dynasty
The first durable state that governed mainland China. -
Period: Jan 1, 1271 to Jan 1, 1368
Mongul Rule
THe Mongols conquered China established the Yuan Dynasty. -
Jan 1, 1368
Ming Dynasty overthrows Mongols
The Ming Dynasty overthrows the Mongols and establishes an agricultural economy. -
Period: Jun 7, 1407 to Jun 7, 1420
Forbidden City is built.
The Forbidden City is built in Beijing and becomes the new capital of China. -
Jan 1, 1582
Jesuits begin missionary work in China
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Qing Dynasty drives out the Ming Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty drives out the Ming Dynasty and reaches its zenith. -
Period: to
Ten Great Campaigns
The Ten Great Campaigns were a series of wars fought under the Qianlong Emperor. -
Boxer Rebellion
A secret Chinese organization called the Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists led an uprising in Northern China against Western culture. -
The Chinese National Party is formed
The Chinese National party is the political party that was a key factor in overthrowing the Qing Dynasty. -
The Communist Party of China is formed
The Communist Party of China is formed and begins to rival the Chinese National Party. -
Period: to
Japan invades and occupies parts of China
Japan invades parts of China and occupies it until World War two ends. -
Period: to
Mao Zedong is leader of China
Mao Zedong is the leader of China and one of the most powerful people in the world at that time. -
Period: to
Chinese Civil War
The war was fought between pro Nationalists and pro Communists. The result was a Communist victory. -
People's Republic of China is formed
This is China as it is known today. -
China tests first nuclear bomb
China's first nuclear bomb is tested and is codenamed Chic-1 -
China launches their first satellite into space.
China launces their first satellite called, Dong Fang Hong 1, into space. -
Summer Olympics are held in Beijing
The 2008 Olympics are held in Beijing. -
World Expo is held in Shanghai
The 2010 World Expo is held in China and attracts about 73 million visitors. -
China lands on the moon for the first time
China sends an unmaned lunar rover to China called the Chang'e 3, to the moon. -
Period: to
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty ruled China for almost three centuries and was considered the second high point in Chinese history. -
Period: to Jan 1, 1279
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty did not have the same military or politacal power as previous dynasties, but was a high point in Chinese culture.
