Timeline for Ancient China by Ava Bonner

Shang Dynasty: 1700-1122 BCE

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The Shang Dynasty had a system of writing, that helped them communicate. They also found bronzed technology.

Zhou Dynasty: 1045-256 BCE

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The Zhou Dynasty had replaced many rulers from the Shang Dynasty. They have also ruled for one of the longest times.

Warring States Period: 700-221 BCE

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The Warring States Period was a big war between multiple states. They had well-trained armies to help them.

Confucianism and Daoism Developed: 500 BCE

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They were two great indigenous philosophical and religious traditions of China. They also had overlapping histories.

Legalism Developed: 250 BCE

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Legalists believe that all people are bad. They Some people have to control their lives so they don't do bad things.

Qin Dynasty: 221-210 BCE

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The Qin Dynasty had great power and developed a spy system. They also were legalists.

Han Dynasty: 206 BCE-220 CE

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The Han Dynasty was followed by centuries of division, invasion, and barbarian rule in the north. The fall of the Han empire did not lead to a steep decline in material civilization.