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Around 2000 BC
China's first dynasty emerges. The focus of this dynasty was around technology, especially irrigation. Yu, the nation's first leader (according to legend), through technological advancement, brought true civilization to the region.

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Around 1700 BC to 1027 BC
The Shangs were the first family of rulers to leave written records. These were rulers who focused on architecture and infrastructure. They built massive palaces and walls surrounded all of their cities.

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With the Shang Dynasty came to creation and the development of Chinese writing. It was unique for the time because it served as the unifying language that was used all throughout China, even though the people of China spoke many different languages. The invention of written language unified the country and made control much easier.

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Zhou Dynasty Overthrows the Shang Dynasty

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Zhou Dynasty Overthrows the Shang Dynasty

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Around 1027 BC
The Zhou justified their takeover by citing that it was the Mandate of Heaven. (Reflect: Do you remember what the Mandate of Heaven was?) This concept of the Mandate of Heaven would become a central part of Chinese government.

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Around 1027 BC to 256 BC
Under the Zhou Dynasty, China was ruled under the system of feudalism. (Reflect: What is feudalism?). They were also responsible for many innovations in technology and trade (roads, canals, furnaces, coins).

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771 BC
Nomads from the north and west attack the Zhou capital and kill the leader of the Zhou Dynasty. The dynasty begins to lose it's strength.

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771 BC to 256 BC
Lords of dependent territories begin to see themselves as kings. China is no longer unified. The territories of China begin conflict with one another.