Ancient China Dynasties

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  • Period: 2205 BCE to 1575 BCE

    Xia Dynasty

    The Xia Dynasty was the first dynasty in ancient China. Their found, Yu The Great, ended the great flood, gaining ruler ship. Once Yu became to old to rule, he passed ruler ship to his son starting the concept of hereditary ruler ship, more commonly known as a dynasty.
  • Period: 1570 BCE to 1045 BCE

    Shang Dynasty

    The Shang Dynasty also known as the Yin Dynasty, Ruled over the Yellow River Valley. The Shang Dynasty had a large achievement of creating the Great City of Yin
  • Period: 1045 BCE to 256 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty

    The Zhou Dynasty was one of the most powerful dynasties in Ancient Chinese history ruler for 800 years
  • Period: 221 BCE to 206 BCE

    Qin Dynasty

    Even though the Qin Dynasty ruled for such a short time, they made many great advancements for Ancient China. The Qin built the Great Wall of China, Created standards for weight, measurement, and money.
  • Period: 206 BCE to 22

    Han Dynasty

    The Han Dynasty was very significant in very Ancient China for implementing the civil service that created a basis for modern China. The Han also invented paper and porcelain.
  • Period: 618 to 967

    Tang Dynasty

    During the time of the Tang Dynasty it was known as the Golden Age. The Golden Age was a time of peace and prosperity along with advancements in art literature and technology. The Tang also built the capital city of Chang'an, which was the largest city in the world at the time.
  • Period: 1368 to

    Ming Dynasty

    The Ming was the last great dynasty of Ancient China. The Ming Dynasty took back rule of Ancient China from the Mongols then proceeded to finish the Great Wall of China and built the Forbidden City.