Chinese Dynasty Timeline

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  • Shang Dynasty (1766-1111 B.C.E.)
    1766 BCE

    Shang Dynasty (1766-1111 B.C.E.)

  • Chou Dynasty (1111-221 B.C.E.)
    1111 BCE

    Chou Dynasty (1111-221 B.C.E.)

  • Ch'in Dynasty (221-206 B.C.E.)
    221 BCE

    Ch'in Dynasty (221-206 B.C.E.)

  • Han Dynasty (206-221 B.C.E.)
    206 BCE

    Han Dynasty (206-221 B.C.E.)

  • Era of Division (217-580)
    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
  • Sui Dynasty (581-618)
    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.
  • Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
    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.
  • Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279)
    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.
  • The Yuan Dynasty (AD 1276-1368)
    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.
  • The Ming Dynasty (AD 1368-1644)
    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 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.