Timeline by Matthew Verbruggen

Shang Dynasty 1700-1122 BC

matthewverbruggen — 2024-03-05 19:39:12 UTC

It was the first dynsasty that left behind artifacts and legend has it Yu created it. The Shang dynasty built the first ever cities in China. The king was the most powerful person serving as key roles

Zhou Dynasty: 1045-256 BCE

matthewverbruggen — 2024-03-05 19:44:31 UTC

This dynasty was the longest dynasty 800 years more than every other dynasty. They had a government of bureaucracy. During this time, They believed in the Mandate of Heaven which means the right to rule came from the gods. During this time a big Civil War broke out.

Warring States Period: 700-221 BCE

matthewverbruggen — 2024-03-05 19:50:44 UTC

During this time there were many wars in the own dynasty and rebelled against the rulers. Each aristocat formed their own state and would fight others. They developed the saddle which made it easier to move during this time.

Confucianism and Daoism Developed: 500 BCE

matthewverbruggen — 2024-03-05 19:59:34 UTC

The Philosopher Confucius developed a way to live life. They said to make the right decisions and these teachings became a religion. Daoism says to follow nature and keep in touch with nature to follow these teachings

Legalism Developed: 250 BCE

matthewverbruggen — 2024-03-06 19:17:26 UTC

This was a third philosophy. This philosophy means if you commit a crime, you will face the punishment that fits that crime. Astriocats liked this idea because it did not require the needs of their people

Qin Dynasty: 221-210 BCE

matthewverbruggen — 2024-03-06 19:20:41 UTC

Qin was the first emperor of China. He decided to build the Wall of China. During this time the Umbrella was invented also. Qin made Terra Cotta Soldiers to get buried with him when he died.

Han Dynasty: 206 BCE-220 CE

matthewverbruggen — 2024-03-06 19:24:14 UTC

The Emperor Gaozu created a civil service. The Xin dynasty over ruled for Han dynasty for a bit. The people took a census and it was 60 Million people