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200
The Han Dynasty Came to an End
The Han Dynasty came to an end for the next 300 years, China had no central government. -
300
Yayoi People Organize Japan
The first people to settle in Japan came from northeastern Asia around 20,000 years ago -
400
Yamato Controls Japan
During the A.D. 500, a clan called Yamato ruled most of Japan. -
590
Grand Canal Links Northern and Southern China
Yangdi's most ambitious project was building the Grand Canal. This system of waterways connected China's two great rivers, the Huang He (Yellow River) and the Chang Jyahng (Yellow River) -
604
Prince Shotoku writes Japanese constitution.
He wanted to give Japan a strong, well organized government, so Shotoku created a contsitution or a plan of the government. -
631
Taika Reforms Japan
The Taika reforms created Japan's first strong central government. -
690
Empress Wu Begins Rule
Wu won the respect of the people because of her ability to rule and her determination to make China stronger. -
794
The Emperor Moved the Capital City
In A.D. 794, the emperor Japan moved the capital from Nara to a new city called Heia-kyo -
1200
Mongol Attacks
In the late 1200's, Japan 2as twice invaded by China's Mongol emperor. -
1211
Earliest Known Book Printed
Paper had been invented during the Han dynasty. -
1211
Genghis Khan Invades Northern China
In A.D. 1211, thousands of Mongol horsemen invaded China. Within three years, they had taken control all of northern China. -
1421
Emperor Yong Le Builds the Imperial City
In A.D 1421,he moved the capital city north of Beijing. There, he built the Imperial City, a large area of palaces and government buildings.
