Ancient China

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  • Period: to

    Shang Dynasty

  • Emperors in theShang Dynasty ruled in Northern China.

    Emperors in theShang Dynasty ruled in Northern China.
    "Shang Dynasty Map." Online Image. chinahighlights.com. No date. 2/22/12 <shang‑dynasty‑map1.gif>.

  • Priests make oracle bones

    Priests make oracle bones
    "Oracle Bone." Online Image. history.cultural-china.com. No date. 2/22/12

  • Cowrie Shells were used as Shang currency before bronze coins started being produced.

    Cowrie Shells were used as Shang currency before bronze coins started being produced.
    "Cowrie Leopard Medium." Online Image. boneroom.com. No date. 2/22/12 <cowrie_leopard_medium.jpg>.
  • Period: to

    Zhou Dynasty

  • People were elected as leaders through mandate of heaven. THis means that no one could rule China without God's permission.

    People were elected as leaders through mandate of heaven. THis means that no one could rule China without God's permission.
    1PercentRevolution, "49 Earth God." Online Image. openclipart.org. No date. 2/23/12

  • The Zhou dynasty was larger in comparison to the Shang Dynasty.

    The Zhou dynasty was larger in comparison to the Shang Dynasty.
    "Zhou dynasty 1000 BC." Online Image. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Zhou_dynasty_1000_BC.png. No date. 2/23/12 <Zhou dynasty 1000 BC.png>.
  • Period: to

    Qin Dynasty

  • With the guidance of Shi Huangdi, farmers, primariy, built the Great Wall of China.

    With the guidance of Shi Huangdi, farmers, primariy, built the Great Wall of China.
    "Great Wall of China Tourist Attractions." Online Image. world-visits.blogspot.com. No date. 2/22/12 <Great‑Wall‑China‑tourist‑attractions>.

  • Emperor Shi Huangdi was a very strong leader in the Qin dynsaty. He made powerful armies and a strengthening government.

    Emperor Shi Huangdi was a very strong leader in the Qin dynsaty. He made powerful armies and a strengthening government.
    "Emperor Shi Huangdi." Online Image. histopia.blogspot.com. No date. 2/22/12 <Emperor+Shi+Huangdi.jpg>.

  • When he died, Emperor Shi Huangdi got atomb with many fake soldiers to watch him in the afterlife. People can still see these soldiers today.

    When he died, Emperor Shi Huangdi got atomb with many fake soldiers to watch him in the afterlife. People can still see these soldiers today.
    "Terracotta Army guarding the first emperor Qin Shi Huangdi ´s tomb, Xi´an." Online Image. visualphotos.com. No date. 2/22/12 <terracotta_army_guarding_the_first_emperor_Qin_Shi_Huangdi's_tomb,_Xi'an.jpg>.
  • Period: to

    Han Dynsaty

  • During the Han Dynasty, China's size increased rapidly.

    During the Han Dynasty, China's size increased rapidly.
    "Han Dynasty Map." Online Image. chinahighlights.com. No date. 2/22/12 <han‑dynasty‑map2.gif>.

  • The people of the Han Dynasty lived their lives by the teachings of Confucius.

    The people of the Han Dynasty lived their lives by the teachings of Confucius.
    "Confucius." Online Image. historyforkids.org. No date. 2/22/12 <confucius2.jpg>.

  • The Silk Road was formed and traveled.

    The Silk Road was formed and traveled.
    "Silk Road." Online Image. en.wikipedia.org. No date. 2/22/12 <400px‑Silk_route.jpg>.

  • Acupuncture was invented. mastered, and used so people lived longer.

    Acupuncture was invented. mastered, and used so people lived longer.
    "Acupuncture Diagram." Online Image. en.wikipedia.org. No date. 2/22/12 <200px‑Hua_t08.jpg>.
  • Period: to

    Sui Dynasty

  • The grand canal in China was built.

    "Kaiserkanal01." Online Image. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kaiserkanal01.jpg. No date. 2/23/12 <Kaiserkanal01.jpg>.
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  • Period: to

    Tang Dynasty

  • Tang Dynasty grew largley.

    Tang Dynasty grew largley.
  • Period: to

    Song Dynasty

  • The Song Dynasty lasted for about 300 years like the Tang Dynsaty. Also like the Tang dynasty, The Song Dynasty was a time of great acheivments in China.

    The Song Dynasty lasted for about 300 years like the Tang Dynsaty. Also like the Tang dynasty, The Song Dynasty was a time of great acheivments in China.
    "China 11." Online Image. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/China_11a.jpg. No date. 2/24/12 <China 11a.jpg>.