Ancient China Timeline by Ashley Medved

Shang Dynasty (1700-1122 BCE)

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Event: Introduction of bronze

1. The first real cities of ancient East Asia, with tens of thousands of inhabitants, have appeared here.

Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BCE)

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The Shang are famous for their use of bronze. Chopsticks, jade, silk, spices, oracle bones, and a system of writing.

Warring States Period (700-221 BCE)

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Confucianism and Daoism Developed

(500 BCE)

The Northern Wei, who are of Mongolian origin and who have ruled northern China since their conquest in 425-435 CE, have ended the worst of the divisions and have brought more than half a century of peace and stability to the region.

Legalism Developed (250 BCE)

Qin Dynasty: (221-210 BCE)

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Qin Shi Huangdi becomes the first Emperor of China. He has the Great Wall of China built by extending and connecting existing walls to protect the people from the Mongols.

Han Dynasty: (206 BCE-220 CE)

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The writing system of China becomes standardized by the government. The Terracotta Army is buried with Emperor Qin.
The umbrella was invented.