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3000 BCE
Sanxingdui Culture
This culture was first discovered in 3000 BC, but then lost to political upheavels. -
2000 BCE
Xia Dynasty
The Xia Dynasty was the first dynasty. -
1900 BCE
Shang Dynasty
Was the second dynasty and they were official. They built walls,ruled by strong kings. -
431 BCE
Warring states Period
Territorial lords ignored the central government and used their resources to build, strengthen, and expand their own states. -
Jan 1, 1100
Zhou Dynasty
Zhou leaders stated that the Shang leaders had lost their mandate to rule.