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5000bce
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2070bce
The first dynasty is in China. Xia, 17emperors, 14 generations.
They have an organized government that exerts its power over a wide stretch of land. -
2062bce
Xia Yu bgan the practice of passing down the power in the royal family.
This really started the emphasis on family and having the son carry on the family legacy. It also ensured the rulers for the next couple of centuries. -
1600bce
The Shang dynasty takes over while the Bronze Age of China is beginning. 1600 years, 30 emperors, 17 generations.
They showed that the dynasties could be over turned. They began using bronze as a status symbol along with it being a tool. -
1500bce
Oracle bones are engraved with writing.
They have a form of writing and are able to communicate and record information. They also have a healthy respect for their gods, along with a hope of afterlife. They want to control their futures, so their using the tortoise shells to predict their futures. -
1029
The Zhou dynasty takes over, partly due to the fact that the Shang king was an immoral man. They led the Golden Age, a time of peace and prosperity in people and the economy.
This was a time that helped shape China and its surrounding areas today. -
900bce
Taoism and Confucianism become popular.
These religions set the pace for day to day life in the civilization. Confucianism especially defined the 5 relationships which are still valued today. -
794bce
A feudal government was established.
Leaders are more power hungry and the people begin to suffer. The Zhou becom unpopular and threaten to be over thrown. -
221bce
The Zhou dynasty falls.
There is no longer a powerful group of people and different groups fight for power. -
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