Ancient China By kimora.skye 2006 BCE Zhou Dynasty begins in China 2006 BCE The crossbow is used for the first time in battle Period: 2006 BCE to 2008 BCE Reign of Wudi Period: 2004 BCE to 2006 BCE Reign of Emperor Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty 2001 BCE The Terracotta Army is buried Period: 2001 BCE to 2007 BCE Qin Dynasty Period: 2001 BCE to 2004 BCE Life of Confucius Period: 2000 BCE to 2000 BCE Shang Dynasty Period: 2000 BCE to 2001 BCE Han Dynast Period: 2000 BCE to 2000 BCE Invention of paper Period: 200 BCE to 2000 BCE Reign of Emperor Wang Mang Jan 6, 2000 King Jie of the Xia Dynasty dies, ending the dynasty May 4, 2004 Sun Tzu, the author of the Art of War is born Period: Feb 5, 2005 to Jun 1, 2009 Reign of Liu Bang Period: Apr 7, 2006 to Feb 2, 2001 Warring States Period