Shang, Zhou, Qin

By beafishburn
  • 1046 BCE

    Shang

    1.Earliest ruling dynasty of China to be established in recorded history.
    2.The Shang ruled from 1600 to 1046 B.C. and heralded the Bronze Age in China.
    3.They were known for their advances in math, astronomy, artwork and military technology.
  • 256 BCE

    Zhou

    1.It was the longest-lasting of ancient China's dynasties.
    2. It finished when the army of the state of Qin captured the city of Chengzhou in 256 BCE.
    3. King Cheng of Zhou
  • 221 BCE

    Qin

    1.the first unified, multi-national and power-centralized state in the Chinese history
    2.It lasted from 221 BC to 207 BC.
    3. Although surviving only 15 years, the dynasty held an important role in Chinese history and it exerted great influence on the following dynasties.
  • 221 BCE

    The Warring State Period

    This time of conflict lasted from about 475 BCE to 221 BCE
    Various states were at war before the Qin state conquered them all, and China was reunited under the Qin Dynasty.