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Chinese Dynasty's

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  • Period: 1600 BCE to 1046 BCE

    Shang Dynasty

    The Shang dynasty was the first of the four dynasty's they were known for creating the Chinese writing system and an accurate calendar.
  • Period: 1046 BCE to 256 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty

    The Zhou dynasty was the second of the four dynasty's. The had a strong military and government leading them to a 790 year rule.
  • 254 BCE

    The Invention of Kites

    The Invention of Kites
    Kites were invented during the Zhou dynasty while the exact date is unknown we do know that it was invened some time from 475-221 BCE, it was used for the military to signal warnings to troops.
  • Period: 221 BCE to 207 BCE

    Qin Dynasty

    The Qin dynasty was the third dynasty in ancient china eventually overturning the Zhou dynasty in 256 BCE
  • 216 BCE

    Compass Invention

    Compass Invention
    The compass was a tool made in the Qin dynasty while the exact time is unknown the invention helped the ancient Chinese a lot when it came to navigation.
  • Period: 206 BCE to 220

    Han Dynasty

    The Han dynasty was the fourth of the four major dynasty but it had many great inventions some of them are: Paper, gunpowder and the wheel barrow.
  • 105

    Invention of Paper

    Invention of Paper
    Paper is extremely useful and is still used to this day it was invented in the Han dynasty by Cai Lun and helped china develop as a nation.
  • 118

    Wheel Barrow Invention

    Wheel Barrow Invention
    The wheel barrow was an early invention made by the Hans that gave them a strong military advantage by being able to carry gear easier.
  • 142

    Invention of Gunpowder

    Invention of Gunpowder
    Gunpowder was invented during the Han dynasty in about 142 AD it was a massive military advancement when they learned to use it for guns because at first it was used for fireworks.