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220
Han Collapse
The Han was one of China's strongest dynasties. In 220 the Han collapsed. -
Period: 220 to
Period of Disunion
Period of Disunion is the time of disorder that that followed the collapse of the Han. During this time Chinese culture changed rapidly. -
400
Age of Buddhism Begins
Around 400 AD Buddhism had become very popular in China. It was mostly popular from 400 AD to 845 AD this period was called the Age of Buddhism. -
Jan 1, 605
Grand Canal Completion
During the Sui Dynasty they started a project called the Grand Canal. This canal was built to connect most of the main cities to each other to increase trade. The canal was complete in around 605 AD. -
Jan 1, 613
Islam and Quran Begin Being Spread
In the belief of Islam, the holy book is know as the Quran. A prophet named Mohammed sent the message of Islam to people. -
Jan 1, 705
Death of Empress Wu
Although many people did not like Empress Wu they gave her credit for stabilising China. Empress Wu ruled from 625-705 AD -
Jan 1, 755
Du Fu and Li Bo Write Best Poems
Du Fu and Li Bo were two of China's best poets. During this time both wrote their best poems that became very famous in China. -
Jan 1, 1060
High Point of Empire Chana
The Empire Chana was becoming very strong. Finally during this year it reaches it's highest point -
Jan 1, 1100
New Buddhism
In this year a new form of Buddhism arrived. This new form was called Zen Buddhism. -
Jan 1, 1206
Ghengis Khan Unites Chinese and Mongols
In 1206 AD a leader named Temujin united the Chinese and the Mongols. Later he was named " Universal Ruler " also known as Ghengis Khan -
Jan 1, 1277
Death of Ghengis Khan
Before his death Ghengis Khan lead his troops all over China. When he died he had conquered all of Northern China under Mongol rule. -
Jan 1, 1279
Kublai Khan
Kuhlai Khan had started a conquest in China. In 1279 he finished the conquest and named himself emrporer of China. -
Period: Jan 1, 1279 to Jan 1, 1368
Yuan Dynasty
In 1260 the grandson of Ghengis Khan, Kublai Khan, became ruler of the Mongol empire. He completed his conquest in 1279 and started the Yuan Dynasty -
Jan 1, 1300
Rebelion against Yuan Dynasty
People began to not like the rule of the Yuan Dynasty. Finally during the year 1300 AD many people rebelled against the Yuan Dynasty. -
Jan 1, 1368
Victory Against Mongols
During the rebellion against the Yuan Dynasty a man named Zhu Yuanzhang took over the rebels. He led the rebels to a victory and became the emporer of the Ming Dynasty. -
Period: Jan 1, 1368 to
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty lasted for about 300 years. The leader of the Ming Dynasty was Zhu Yuanzhang. -
Jan 1, 1400
Shoguns lose Authority
In China Shoguns were ranked a high class. But during 1400 the Shoguns lost their Authority. -
End of Samurais
Before 1800 AD Samuraiswere very strong and important. But at this point they stopped being Samurais and Samurais werent as important. -
China Reunifies
Areas in China have joined together. Finallu in 589 all of china reunifies. -
Court is Established
China had been waiting for a nice court. Finally in 794 a court was established in the city of Heian. -
Worlds First Known Printed Book
The Chinese invented something called woodblock printing which means a form of printing in which an entire page is carved into a clock of wood then is stamped on paper. The worlds first printed book was made at this time using woodblock printing. -
First System of Paper Money
During the 900's AD there was a growth in wealth from the trade. Metal coins became harder to carry around so paper money was invented. -
Song Dynasty Reunifies China
Before this event China was in another breif peroid of chaos other then the Period of Disunion. Finally in 960 the Song Dynasty reunifies China again. -
Beginning of Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
After the fall of the Tang Dynasty a second period of disorder came. This period was called the period of the 5 Dynasties and 10 Kingdoms. -
Period: to
Sui Dynasty
A man name Yang Jian ended the Period of Disunion. He conquered the south, unified China, and started the Sui Dynasty. -
Period: to
Tang Dynasty
In 618 a former Sui official overthrew the old dynasty. This dynasty, the Tang Dynasty lasted for 300 years. -
Period: to Jan 1, 1279
Song Dynasty
After another bief period of chaos, China was reunified starting the song dynasty. The Song Dynasty ruled for 300 years. This dynasty was a time of great accomplishment.
