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1600 BCE
Shang Dynasty
According to legend, the Shang Dynasty was founded afer the overthrow of the Xia by Cheng Tang during the battle of Mingtiao. -
1600 BCE
battle of Mingtiao
The battle of Mingtiao was considered to be a more a mostly mythological battle between the Xia Dynasty and the Shang kingdom. -
1045 BCE
Mandate of heaven
first appearing of the texts during the early Zhou Dynasty , the Mandate was a philosophy that used to explain the rise and fall of rulers and dynastic cycle. -
600 BCE
Laozi
Laozi is the philosopher credited with composing ''Tao Te Ching'' aka (als known as) ''Daodejing'' or simply Laozi... -
501 BCE
Invention cast iron
The invention of cast iron allowed the Chinese to improve their cooking ware,weapons,armor,etc..is helped out well during future wars and battles! -
479 BCE
Confucius
Confucius (real name is Kong Qui) lived from 551-479 BCE. Having been born into an impoverished aristocratic family in the state of Lu. -
256 BCE
The Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was politically tumultuous time in ancient Chinese history. Many of the traditions associated with imperial China and Confucianism were born during this divided dynasty.