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Period: 1776 BCE to 1111 BCE
Shang Dynasty
The Shang dynasty had many important events. Religious rituals, cultured bronze casting, introducing the calendar, and writing began during this Dynasty. -
Period: 1111 BCE to 221 BCE
Zhou Dynasty
This is the dynasty that centralized power among China. -
Period: 221 BCE to 206 BCE
Ch'in Dynasty
First section of the great wall was built. This was important to keep invaders such as the Huns out of China. This dynasty was also known as the art dynasty. -
210 BCE
Terra Cotta Army
China's emperor had the Terra Cotta warriors accompany him at his grave. More than 700,000 artisans were contracted into sculpting these fascinating statue warriors. -
Period: 206 BCE to 221
Han Dynasty
This was the second imperial dynasty known to China. The Xiongnu kept trying to invade China. -
Period: 217 to 580
Era of Division (North and West Wei: West and East Chi)
China was divided among the north and west, and west and east. -
Period: 581 to 618
Sui Dynasty
There are two emporers that ruled during the time of the Sui Dynasty. In 589 BCE, China was reunified. The Grand Canal was also being built during this period. -
Period: 618 to 906
T'ang
Taizong was the first Chinese Emperor to control the Northern Steppe. In 660, Gaozong suffered a stroke. In 841, there was a massive suppression of Buddhism and other foreign religions. -
907
Three Confucius Sites
The great philosopher made his mark on China. The Three Confucius Sites include his family home, cemetery, and the temple. -
Period: 907 to 960
Five Dynasties
During this era, there were five dynasties, all with different rulers. -
Period: 907 to 1128
Liao Dynasty
During the dynasty, the Khitan was formed by nomadic groups. Khitans take up what is now the provinces of the Northeast region. -
Period: 960 to 1279
Sung Dynasty
1127, the Northern Song Dynasty was overrun by nomadic groups. The Nomads had conquered the Northern area. -
Period: 1260 to 1368
Yuan Dynasty
Kubai rules and directs different fleets in battle. The Mongols rebuild Grand Canal. -
Period: 1368 to
Ming Dynasty
Taizu was the first commoner to become Emperor in 1,500 years. He became a monk at 16. Taizu made policies that favored the poor over the rich. -
1420
The Forbidden City
This is one of China's most interesting sites. The Forbidden City is located right in the center of Bejing. It was the home for the emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. -
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Ch'ing Dynasty
In 1645, Chinese men were required to wear the Manchu hairstyle. The Quin dynasty was overthrown by revolutionaries.
