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East Asia

By MargaretHtun
  • 2200 BCE

    Xia Dynasty

    Xia Dynasty
    Around 2200 BCE, the Xia dynasty consolidated control of the yellow river region of northern China. It was the need for control of nature that encouraged the creation of authorities and political institutions.
  • 1766 BCE

    Shang Dynasty

    Shang Dynasty
    Around 1766 BCE, the Shang arose, lasting over 600 years. They had advance technology like bronze metallurgy, wheeled vehicles, and horse-drawn chariots.
  • 1122 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty

    Zhou Dynasty
    In 1122 BCE, the Zhou finally defeated the last Shang king. They also created the Mandate of Heaven.
  • 403 BCE

    Period of the Warring States

    Period of the Warring States
    The period from 403-221 BCE is known as the Period of the Warring States because it was a violet and chaotic time.
  • 141 BCE

    Han Wudi’s Rule

    Han Wudi’s Rule
    Han Wudi’s Rule was from 141 to 87 BCE. He built a huge bureaucracy based on legalist principles. Also he built the Silk Road.
  • 11

    Movable Type

    Movable Type
    By the 11th century, reusable, movable type became the norm.
  • 184

    The Late Han Dynasty

    The Late Han Dynasty
    In 184 CE, the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the spreading epidemic caused the late Han dynasty to weaken.
  • 580

    Yang Jian

    Yang Jian
    In 580, Yang Jian claims the Mandate of Heaven and imperial rule returns to china with his conquests.
  • 1206

    Mongol Tribes

    Mongol Tribes
    In 1206, all Mongol tribes unite under the command of Genghis Khan.
  • 1259

    The Mongols

    The Mongols
    By 1259, the Mongols conquered China.
  • 1274

    First Mongol Invasion

    First Mongol Invasion
    In 1274, after several ignored messages from the Mongols it caused the first Mongol Invasion but was unsuccessful because of bad weather conditions or the kamikazi.