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2200 BCE
Xia Dynasty ( 2200-1700)
It's said to be the first to irrigate, produce cast bronze, and build a strong army. -
1766 BCE
Shang Dynasty ( 1766-1080)
Bronze work, military technology, including horse-drawn chariots, writing, a calendar, and religion. -
1045 BCE
Zhou Dynasty ( 1045-221)
It's the longest reigning dynasty in Chinese history. Iron was introduced in weaponry. -
221 BCE
Qin Dynasty ( 221-206)
It unified China, creating the first dynasty ruled by the first emperor. -
206 BCE
Han Dynasty ( 206-221)
It was the longest reigning imperial dynasty of China. -
57 BCE
Silla Dynasty ( 57-935)
Has forged an alliance with T'ang China and had conquered the kingdom of Paekche. -
37 BCE
Goguryeo Dynasty ( 37-668)
A royal hereditary system has been established. -
18 BCE
Baekje Dynasty ( 18-660)
Its skill was instrumental in the dissemination of Buddhism throughout East Asia and continental culture to Japan. -
581
Sui Dynasty ( 581-618)
They built granaries which provided them with a stable source of cheap food during famine years. -
Jan 1, 618
Tang Dynasty ( 618-907)
The first comprehensive criminal code in China was created. -
698
Parhae Dynasty ( 698-926)
They grew powerful and wealthy. -
Jan 1, 710
Nara and Heian ( 710-1192)
The Heian period is known for its cultural achievements. -
918
Goryeo Dynasty ( 918-1392)
Elegant wooden structures, literary histories, cast-metal movable type, and the production of gunpowder. -
Jan 1, 960
Song Dynasty ( 960-1279)
It was the first government in the world to issue banknotes. -
Jan 1, 1192
Kamakura Period ( 1192-1333)
They have several, government and cultural achievements. -
Jan 1, 1279
Yuan Dynasty ( 1279-1368)
They unified China after a period of more than 300 years. -
1338
Muromachi Period ( 1338-1573)
Art of all kinds. -
Jan 1, 1368
Ming Dynasty ( 1368-1644)
A majority of the existing Great Wall was built in the Ming era. -
1392
Joseon Dynasty ( 1392-1910)
It was the last dynasty of Korea and the longest ruling Confucian dynasty. -
1573
Azuchi-Momoyama Period ( 1573-1603)
They achieved control over the province of Owari. -
Edo Period ( 1603-1868)
To guard against external influence, they also worked to close off Japanese society from Westernizing influence. -
Qing Dynasty ( 1644-1911)
There was stability, prosperity, and wealth during the middle period of Qing Dynasty. -
Meiji Period ( 1868-1912)
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 Period ( 1912-1945)
Its victories over China in 1895 and Russia in 1905.