Ancient China

By Payson(-_-)Knight
  • 1600 BCE

    Shang Dynasty

    The Shang dynasty started in the year 1600 B.C, it ended in the year 1100 B.C. The Shang dynasty created walled cities.
  • 1250 BCE

    Emperor Wu Ding

    Emperor Wu Ding reigned in the years 1250–1192 BC.
  • 1100 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty

    The Zhou Dynasty started in the year 1100 B.C, it ended in the year 256 B.C. Wuwang was the Zhou dynasty leader.
  • 1046 BCE

    King Jie

    King Jie died in the year 1046 B.C which ended the Xia Dynasty.
  • 551 BCE

    Life Of Confucius

    Confucius was born in 551 B.C, he died in 479 B.C.
  • 544 BCE

    Sun Tzu

    Sun Tzu is the author of the Chinese book (The Art of War), the earliest known treatise on war and military. Sun Tzu was born in the year 544 B.C.
  • 403 BCE

    Warring States Period

    The Warring State Period was in the years 403 B.C to 221 BC.
  • 342 BCE

    Crossbow

    The crossbow was first used in battle in the year 342 B.C.
  • 221 BCE

    Qin Dynasty

    The Qin dynasty started in the year 221 B.C, it ended in the year 206 B.C. The Qin dynasty reduced the powers of local lords.
  • 221 BCE

    Reign Of Liu Bang

    Liu Bang ruled in the years 221 B.C to 207 B.C.
  • 210 BCE

    Terracotta Army

    The Terracotta Army was buried in the year 210 B.C.
  • 202 BCE

    Han Dynasty

    The Han dynasty started in the year 202 B.C, it ended in the year 220 B.C. The Han wanted to unify the empire culturally.
  • 141 BCE

    Reign Of Wudi

    Wudi was in reign in the years 141 B.C to 87 B.C.
  • 105

    Invention Of Paper

    Ts'ai Lun invented Paper in the year 105 AD.