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551 BCE
Birth of Chinese philosopher Confucius
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221 BCE
The first emperor of China is made
Qin Shi Huangdi of the kingdom of Qin conquers more kingdoms and becomes the first emperor of China. Work begins on the Great Wall of China. -
210 BCE
The death of Qin Shi Huangdi
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Period: 202 BCE to 220 BCE
Rise of the Han dynasty
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Jan 1, 750
The Chinese invent block printing
