My Ancient China Timeline by Daniel Jacks

Shang Dynasty: 1700-1122 BCE

danieljacks — 2024-03-05 18:54:13 UTC

The Shang Dynasty was the first known dynasty of the Chinese. They were also known as the Bronze Dynasty because they were the first to use bronze.

Zhou Dynasty: 1045-256 BCE

danieljacks — 2024-03-06 18:16:58 UTC

The Zhou Dynasty was the dynasty that developed the feudal system. The feudal system was a system where a ruler would point nobles to watch over small parts of the land of China.

Warring States Period: 700-221 BCE

danieljacks — 2024-03-06 18:27:31 UTC

The warring states period was when the areas of land known as states were all fighting for control of China. There was one state that had the power to end the war and create a new dynasty.

Confucianism and Daoism Developed: 500 BCE

danieljacks — 2024-03-06 18:39:30 UTC

Duty is the central idea of Confucianism. It was said that each person had a duty, and if they were carried out, there would be peace and harmony. In Daoism, people were emphasized to be one with nature. If they treated nature with respect, they would have a good life.

Legalism Developed: 250 BCE

danieljacks — 2024-03-06 18:45:20 UTC

Legalism was a belief that a society needs a good government and a set of laws to be strong. Legalism was a very strict way of ruling a society.

Qin Dynasty: 221-210 BCE

danieljacks — 2024-03-06 21:48:22 UTC

The Qin dynasty was the dynasty that stopped the war of the states. They were able to unify China. China got its name from this dynasty.

Han Dynasty: 206 BCE-220 CE

danieljacks — 2024-03-06 21:49:36 UTC

The Han dynasty made China into an empire. They also made inventions such as paper, gunpowder, silk, and many other things.