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2200 BCE
Xia Dynasty
According to legend, the founder was Yu. They lived along the Yellow and/or Huang He river. -
1750 BCE
Shang Dynasty
The invention of writing was in this dynasty. They also had musical instruments made of stone and bronze -
1066 BCE
Zhou Dynasty
The longest reign in chinese history. It was also among the most culturally significant. -
206 BCE
Qin Dynasty
They established the first empire, but it left a lasting cultural mark in the coming civilizations. -
265
Western JIn
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618
Tang Dynasty