Ancient China

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  • Yu the Great
    2070 BCE

    Yu the Great

    Legendary founder, famous for controlling floods and establishing hereditary rule.
  • Period: 2070 BCE to 1600 BCE

    Xia Dynasty

    First dynasty in Chinese history.
  • Cheng Tang
    1600 BCE

    Cheng Tang

    Founder of the Shang Dynasty; defeated the Xia.
  • Period: 1600 BCE to 1046 BCE

    Shang Dynasty

  • King Wu of Zhou
    1046 BCE

    King Wu of Zhou

    Defeated Shang and founded the Zhou Dynasty.
  • Period: 1046 BCE to 771 BCE

    Western Zhou

  • King Ping of Zhou
    770 BCE

    King Ping of Zhou

    Moved the capital east to Luoyang, beginning the Eastern Zhou era.
  • Period: 770 BCE to 256 BCE

    Eastern Zhou

  • Period: 770 BCE to 476 BCE

    Spring and Autumn Period

  • Period: 475 BCE to 221 BCE

    Warring States Period