Period 2 BCE

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  • Period: 551 BCE to 479 BCE

    Confucius Born

    Confucius was a teacher who altered the Chinese education system and society even years after his death in 479 BC.
  • Period: 500 BCE to 479 BCE

    Greco-Persian Wars

    A conflict between small city-states found in Greece and the large Persian Empire. The Greek city-states ultimately won the wars.
  • Period: 336 BCE to 323 BCE

    Alexander the Great

    Alexander the Great conquered Persia and Egypt. His kingdom spread from the Mediterranean to the edge of India. He is considered on of the "greatest" rulers of all time.
  • Period: 321 BCE to 185 BCE

    Mauryan Dynasty

    India's first great empire. Most known ruler was Ashoka. After death of Alexander the Great, Chandragupta Maurya defeated Greeks.
  • Period: 221 BCE to 207 BCE

    Qin Dynasty

    The first unified, multi-national and power-centralized state in the Chinese history. The first emperor was Qin Shi Huang.
  • Period: 208 BCE to 220

    Han Dynasty

    The reunified dynasty after the QIn. This was the start to China's "golden age." The most successful dynasty in Chinese history. Many technological advancements were made.