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2200 BCE
Xia
The Xia dynasty is said to be the first to irrigate, produce cast bronze, and build a strong army. -
1766 BCE
Shang Dynasty (China)
Chinese dynasty that ruled in the Lower Yellow River Valley in the second millennium BC, succeeding the semi-mythical Xia dynasty and followed by the Zhou dynasty (1766- 1080 B.C) -
1700 BCE
Xia
The Xia dynasty is said to be the first to irrigate, produce cast bronze, and build a strong army. -
1046 BCE
Zhou Dynasty (China)
The Zhou era (1046 BC – 256 BC) lasted for 790 years making Zhou dynasty the longest reigning dynasty in Chinese history -
221 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. (221-206 BC) -
206 BCE
Han Dynasty (China)
First Paper Making process was invented
(206 B.C- 221 A.D) -
57 BCE
Sillia Dynasty (Korean)
Unified Silla Kingdom is the first known example of printing. (57 BCE-935) -
37 BCE
Goguryeo (Koguryŏ) Dynasty (Korean)
Koguryŏ is traditionally said to have been founded in 37 BCE in the Tongge River basin of northern Korea by Chu-mong, leader of one of the Puyŏ tribes native to the area, but modern historians believe it is more likely that the tribal state was formed in the 2nd century BCE.
(37BCE-668 ce.) -
18 BCE
Baekje (Paekche) 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. (18BCE-660 ce.) -
581
Sui Dynasty (China)
They also built granaries which provided them with a stable source of cheap food during famine years. (581-618) -
618
Tang Dynasty (China)
The first comprehensive criminal code in China was created.
(618-907AD) -
689
Parhae Dynasty (Korean)
The state of Parhea grew very powerful and wealthy. (698-926) -
710
Nara and Heian Peroid (Japan)
The Heian period is noted for its cultural achievements, at least at the imperial court. (710-1192) -
918
Goguryeo (Koguryŏ) Dynasty (Korean)
Wang Geon, who became King Taejo ( 877- 943, r. 918-943), was the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty. (918-1392) -
960
Song Dynasty (China)
It was the first government in the world to issue banknotes.
(960-1279AD) -
1192
Kamakura Period (Japan)
Several government and cultural achievements occurred during this time period. (1192-1333) -
1279
Yaun Dynasty (China)
The first paper currency to be used predomintly. (1279-1368) -
1338
Muromachi Peroid (Japan)
In spite of the political disorder, the Muromachi period witnessed great cultural growth, particularly under the influence of Zen Buddhism. (1338-1573) -
1368
Ming Dynasty (China)
The most comprehensive book on traditional Chinese medicine was written. (1368-1644) -
1392
Joseon (Choson or Yi)Dynasty
General Yi established close relationships with the neighbouring Ming dynasty (1368–1644) of China, which considered Korea a client state, and Chinese cultural influences were very strong during this period. -
1574
Azuchi-Momoyama Period (Japan)
Azuchi-Momoyama period, also called Momoyama Period, (1574–1600), in Japanese history, age of political unification under the daimyo Oda Nobunaga and his successor Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who finally brought all provinces under the control of the central government. -
Edo Period (Japan)
Tokugawa period, also called Edo period, (1603–1867), the final period of traditional Japan, a time of internal peace, political stability, and economic growth under the shogunate (military dictatorship) founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu. -
Qing Dynasty (China)
At its heights, Qing China ruled over 13 million square kilometers of territory. (1644-1911) -
Meiji Peroid (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. (1868-1912) -
Taisho and Early Showa Peroid (Japan)
During the era of the weak Emperor Taisho (1912-26), the political power shifted from the oligarchic clique (genro) to the parliament and the democratic parties. -
Postwar Peroid
The entry of the United States into World War II caused vast changes in virtually every aspect of American life. (1945-Present)