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1766 BCE
Shang Dynasty (1766-1111 B.C.E.)
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1111 BCE
Chou Dynasty (1111-221 B.C.E.)
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221 BCE
Ch'in Dynasty (221-206 B.C.E.)
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206 BCE
Han Dynasty (206-221 B.C.E.)
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217
Era of Division (217-580)
Northern Dynasties:
Northern Wei 386-532
Western Wei 535-554
Southern Dyansties:
Western Chin 219-316
Eastern Chin 217-419 -
581
Sui Dynasty (581-618)
China is reunified, the Grand Canal was built which is 2000 km long which created an interconnecting transportation system. Sui Dynasty fell because of huge revolts from the citizens. -
618
Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
Massive suppression of Buddhism led to many temples and monasteries were closed. An Lu-shan became emperor and was assassinated by his own son, who was later assassinated too. -
958
Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279)
Song dynasty was more defensive than focused on expansion. The rights of woman were somewhat increased. Northern song dynasty was overrun by nomadic invaders. -
1276
The Yuan Dynasty (AD 1276-1368)
The Yuan Dynasty ended because of military deterioration and deadly epidemics spread throughout the Dynasty. They had low political stability and it fell when conflict arose. -
1368
The Ming Dynasty (AD 1368-1644)
Seven expeditions were sent out to obtain Chinese domination. Mind emperor committed suicide after rebels took over Beijing. This led to the Qing Dynasty. -
The Qing Dynasty (1644- 1912 AD)
The Boxer Rebellion occurred in 1900 AD and the Qing Dynasty was overthrown 11 years later. The Sino-French and Sino-Japanese wars occurred.
