Ancient China Dynasty's

By Leigha B
  • Period: 1600 BCE to 1046 BCE

    Shang Dynasty

    The Shang Dynasty rose to power by defeating the Xia Dynasty with their unique military style. The Shang Dynasty went into decline because of very oppresive government and fell after the Battle of Muye which led to the Zhou Dynasty rise to power. King Tang was their ruler.
  • 1400 BCE

    Shang Dynasty Developed Writing

    Shang Dynasty Developed Writing
    The Shang Dynasty developed a writing system first by writing on tortoise shells and cattle bones.
  • 1200 BCE

    Shang Dynasty Discovered Bronze

    Shang Dynasty Discovered Bronze
    The Shang Dynasty discovered bronze items in the tomb of queen Fuhao.
  • 1200 BCE

    Shang Dynasty Created Chariots

    Shang Dynasty Created Chariots
    The Shang Dynasty Created the Chinese war chariots which were used for attack and pursuit.
  • 1046 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty Manufactured Glass

    Zhou Dynasty Manufactured Glass
    The Zhou Dynasty was the first dynasty to manufacture glass in China sometime in between 1046 BCE - 256 BCE.
  • Period: 1046 BCE to 256 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty

    The Zhou Dynasty rose to power by the people of the Shang Dynasty went to Zhou for protection from the cruel leader. The Zhou Dynasty went into decline by having very strict laws and harsh punishments. King Wu was their ruler.
  • 800 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty Invented the Kite

    Zhou Dynasty Invented the Kite
    The Zhou Dynasty invented the kite by using silk as the fabric and string and bamboo as the frame work.
  • 600 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty Created Iron Tools

    Zhou Dynasty Created Iron Tools
    The Zhou Dynasty created iron tools to make it easier and was a more advanced way to do things with then than bronze.
  • Period: 221 BCE to 207 BCE

    Qin Dynasty

    The Qin Dynasty came to power by their extensive military campaigns and their political maneuvering.The Qin Dynasty went into decline because Qin Sha Huang died and his son took over and became a bad leader. Qin She Huang was their ruler.
  • 220 BCE

    Qin Dynasty Invented Crossbows

    Qin Dynasty Invented Crossbows
    The Qin Dynasty invented the crossbow so that they could have more power and aim then a regular longbow.
  • 220 BCE

    Qin Dynasty Built The Great Wall

    Qin Dynasty Built The Great Wall
    The Qin Dynasty part of the Great Wall Of China to prevent northern raiders from coming into China.
  • 210 BCE

    Qin Dynasty Created the Terracotta Army

    Qin Dynasty Created the Terracotta Army
    The Qin Dynasty created the Terracotta Army which is a group of terracotta sculptures showing the armies of Qin Shi Huang who is the ruler of the Qin Dynasty.
  • 206 BCE

    Han Dynasty Invented The Compass

    Han Dynasty Invented The Compass
    The Han Dynasty created the first Compass by using a metal spoon and a deep basin and the spoon would spin into the direction of the magnet.
  • Period: 206 BCE to 220

    Han Dynasty

    The Han Dynasty rose to power because of emperor Qin from the Qin Dynasty who passed away. The Han Dynasty went into decline because of taxation. Liu Bang was their ruler.
  • 105

    Han Dynasty Created Paper

    Han Dynasty Created Paper
    The Han Dynasty created paper out of warn fishnet, bark and cloth.
  • 220

    Han Dynasty Came up With the Idea of the Hot Air Balloon

    Han Dynasty Came up With the Idea of the Hot Air Balloon
    They came up with the idea to make a hot air balloon with an oil lamp inside a big paper bag and the hot air got trapped inside the bag which made it float. That gave them the idea later on to make it bigger and that could fit people.