Ancient China Timeline by Lilyanne Hanold

Shang Dynasty (1700-1122 BCE)

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China's Bronze Age (2070-256 BCE)

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China's Bronze Age occurred shortly after 2000 BCE, which created new technology. Bronze allowed China to create bronze technology, walled cities, writing, and a complex state structure.

Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BCE)

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Invention of Cast Iron (500 BCE)

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Around 500 BCE, cast iron was invented in China. The ancient Chinese used this cast iron to create farming tools like iron plows.

The Mandate of Heaven (1046 BCE)

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The Mandate of Heaven was the way that China was ruled by different families. It was created by Chou to be able to get rid of the Shang so they could rule China.

Warring States Period (700-221 BCE)

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Confucianism and Daoism Developed (500 BCE)

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Legalism Developed (250 BCE)

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Qin Dynasty (221-210 BCE)

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Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)

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China's Writing System Becomes Standardized by the Government (220 BCE)

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During the Qin Dynasty, China's writing system was accepted and standardized by the government. Because of this, China could now communicate in one set writing, so they could easily write letters to others.

Paper is Invented (105 CE)

lilyannehanold — 2024-03-06 14:19:16 UTC

Paper was invented in the Han Dynasty by the Imperial Court official, Cai Lun. Paper allowed a much easier and less costly way to get materials to write on. Paper is now a major invention today, and we use it almost every day.