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2200 BCE
Xia Dynasty (China)
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Period: 2200 BCE to 1700 BCE
Xia (China)
The Xia dynasty is said to be the first to irrigate, produce cast bronze, and build a strong army. It used oracle bones and had a calendar. Xi Zhong is credited in legend with inventing a wheeled vehicle. He used a compass, square, and rule. -
1766 BCE
Shang Dynasty (China)
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Period: 1766 BCE to 1080 BCE
Shang Dynasty (China)
The Shang Dynasty's accomplishments and characteristics include bronze work, military technology, including horse-drawn chariots, writing, a calendar, and religion, which featured ancestor worship and oracle bones. -
1045 BCE
Zhou Dynasty (China)
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Period: 1045 BCE to 221 BCE
Zhou Dynasty (China)
The most significant achievement of the Zhou Dynasty was the development of the Chinese philosophies, including Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. This occurred during late 500 and early 400 B.C. The Chinese philosophers emerged during a period in the Zhou Dynasty when there was political anarchy and social turmoil. -
221 BCE
Qin Dynasty (China)
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Period: 221 BCE to 206 BCE
Qin Dynasty (China)
The main achievement of the Qin is the fact that it unified China, creating the first dynasty ruled by the first emperor Qin Shi Huang. Other well-known achievements is the creation of the Great Wall and a large army of Terracotta Warriors. -
206 BCE
Han Dynasty (China)
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Period: 206 BCE to 221
Han Dynasty (China)
the development of the civil service and government structure; scientific advancements such as the invention of paper, use of water clocks and sundials to measure time, and development of a seismograph; the Yuefu. -
57 BCE
Silla Dynasty (Korean)
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Period: 57 BCE to 935
Silla Dynasty (Korean)
conquered the kingdom of Paekche to the southeast in 660 and the northern Korean kingdom of Koguryŏ—largest of the three—in 668. For nearly a decade after 668, fighting ensued in which Silla finally expelled T’ang forces. Thereafter the Korean nation was divided for only brief transitional periods. Under the Silla dynasty, Korea, which was one of the earliest of the nation-states to emerge, assumed many of the cultural, linguistic, and geographic features it maintains today. -
37 BCE
Goguryeo Dynasty (Korean)
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Period: 37 BCE to 668 BCE
Goguryeo Dynasty (Korean)
The Gwanggaeto Stele, erected in 414 in the southern part of Manchuria, records his accomplishments. By the end of his reign, Goguryeo had achieved undisputed control of southern Manchuria, and the northern and central regions of the Korean Peninsula. -
18 BCE
Baekje Dynasty (Korean)
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Period: 18 BCE to 660 BCE
Baekje Dynasty (Korean)
Baekje was a great maritime power; its nautical skill, which made it the Phoenicia of East Asia, was instrumental in the dissemination of Buddhism throughout East Asia and continental culture to Japan. In 660 it was defeated, by an alliance of Silla and the Chinese Tang Dynasty, and submitted to Unified Silla. -
581
Sui Dynasty (China)
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Period: 581 to 618
Sui Dynasty (China)
They also built granaries which provided them with a stable source of cheap food during famine years. The Sui dynasty also had a stable economy, which was militaristic, and they were legalists. The Sui made the Grand Canal, which was one of their biggest accomplishments. -
618
Tang Dynasty (China)
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Period: 618 to 907
Tang Dynasty (China)
Gunpowder was invented during the Tang Dynasty by Taoists who were attempting to create a potion of immortality. It is usually listed among the “Four Great Inventions” of China along with compass, papermaking and printing. -
698
Parhae Dynasty (Korean)
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Period: 698 to 926
Parhae Dynasty (Korean)
The state of Parhae grew powerful and wealthy. It was a hostile rival to Silla, the most significant power on the Korean peninsula, and Silla built a defensive wall along its northern border. Like Silla, Parhae was among the states that offered tribute to the Tang. -
710
Nara and Heian (Japan)
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Period: 710 to 1192
Nara and Heien (Japan)
The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height. The Heian period is also considered the peak of the Japanese imperial court and noted for its art, especially poetry and literature. -
918
Goryeo Dynasty (Korean)
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Period: 918 to 1392
Goryeo Dynasty (Korean)
movable metal type, and the technique for making celadon. -
960
Song Dynasty (China)
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Period: 960 to 1279
Song Dynasty (China)
1 The Pre-Modern Economic Revolution in China occurred during the Song era. 2 It was the first government in the world to issue banknotes.3 The civil service examination system was given unprecedented importance.4 The first permanent standing Chinese navy was established.5 First use of compass for navigation. -
1192
Kamakura (Japan)
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Period: 1192 to 1333
Kamakura (Japan)
Kamakura period, in Japanese history, the period from 1192 to 1333 during which the basis of feudalism was firmly established. It was named for the city where Minamoto Yoritomo set up the headquarters of his military government, commonly known as the Kamakura shogunate. -
1279
Yuan Dynasty (China)
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Period: 1279 to 1368
Yuan Dyansty (China)
1 Yuan Dynasty unified China after a period of more than 300 years. ...2 The first paper currency to be used predominantly was Yuan's official banknote Chao. ...3 Yuan astronomer Guo made the most accurate calendar built till then in China. ...5 Novel was developed as a literary form. -
1338
Muromachi (Japan)
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Period: 1338 to 1573
Muromachi (Japan)
Ashikaga Takauji, (born 1305, Ashikaga, Japan—died June 7, 1358, Kyōto), warrior and statesman who founded the Ashikaga shogunate (hereditary military dictatorship) that dominated Japan from 1338 to 1573. -
Period: 1368 to
Ming Dynasty (China)
1 Majority of the existing Great Wall of China was built in the Ming era. ...2 Seven epic voyages were led by the great Chinese admiral Zheng.3 Ming period saw great development in printing. ...4 The most comprehensive book on traditional Chinese medicine was written. -
1392
Joseon Dynasty (Korean)
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Period: 1392 to
Joseon Dynasty (Korean)
The Joseon Dynasty ruled over a united Korean Peninsula for more than 500 years, from the fall of the Goryeo Dynasty in 1392 through the Japanese Occupation of 1910. The cultural innovations and achievements of Korea's last dynasty continue to influence society in modern-day Korea. -
1573
Azuchi-Momoyama (Japan)
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Period: 1573 to
Azuchi-Momoyama (Japan)
He led his army to the imperial capital in order to install Ashikaga Yoshiaki as the 15th – and ultimately final – shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate. The era lasts until the coming to power of Tokugawa Ieyasu after his victory over supporters of the Toyotomi clan at the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.[1] -
Edo Dynasty (Japan)
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Period: to
Edo (Japan)
The Tokugawa became more powerful during their first century of rule: land redistribution gave them nearly seven million koku, control of the most important cities, and a land assessment system reaping great revenues. The feudal hierarchy was completed by the various classes of daimyō. -
Ming Dynasty (China)
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Qing Dynasty (China)
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Period: to
Qing Dynasty (China)
1 At its heights, Qing China ruled over 13 million square kilometers of territory.2 There was stability, prosperity and wealth during the middle period of Qing dynasty.3 The Kangxi Dictionary was compiled.4 The Imperial Encyclopedia was written.5 There was unprecedented development in literature. -
Meiji Dynasty (Japan
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Period: to
Meiji Dynasty (Japan)
Among other accomplishments, during the Meiji period Japan adopted a constitution and a parliamentary system, instituted universal education, built railroads and installed telegraph lines, and established strong army and navy forces. -
Taisho and Early Showa (Japan)
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Period: to
Taisho and Early Showa Dynasty (Japan)
The 7,000-mile Silk Road flourished during the Han dynasty, allowing trade between China and India. The major achievements of the early Han dynasty revolve around the first emperor to reign under the Mandate of Heaven, Wu Ti. Emperors were under heaven's rule according to the mandate.
