Ancient China Timeline

  • The Xia Dynasty
    2100 BCE

    The Xia Dynasty

    2100-1600 BCE. The first dynasty in traditional Chinese history. It was located by Yellow River Valley.
  • The Shang Dynasty
    1600 BCE

    The Shang Dynasty

    ruled in the Yellow River valley in the second millennium BC, succeeding the Xia dynasty and followed by the Zhou dynasty.
  • Oracle Bones
    1200 BCE

    Oracle Bones

    oracle bones created by pressing a heated rod into cattle bones or turtles shells. When the bones cracked it was interpreted as the ancestors. They used oracle bones a lot.
  • The Zhou Dynasty
    1046 BCE

    The Zhou Dynasty

    Was the longest-lasting of China's dynasties. The Zhou people were Chinese-speaking people descendant from the Longshan Neolithic culture.
  • Spring and Autumn Period
    770 BCE

    Spring and Autumn Period

    It was known for it's violence. China got smart. Confucius lived during this time.
  • Buddhism
    618 BCE

    Buddhism

    Buddhism became a significant part of Chinese tradition during the rule of Tang. In the beginning Buddhism was criticized as a foreign religion.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tilBs32zN7I
  • Islam
    600 BCE

    Islam

    In 600 CE there were Muslims in China. They were traders that came from West Asia.
  • Daoism
    551 BCE

    Daoism

    Laozi founded the philosophy Daoism. Daoism is a philosophical and religious tradition that was developed in China. A man named Laozi created these beliefs.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFb7Hxva5rg
  • Confucius
    551 BCE

    Confucius

    551-479 BCE. During the spring and Autumn period, many states were in conflict. State rulers hired officials and advisers at their courts. Confucius was on of these people. He was trying to persuade people to do good and accept traditional roles of society. He did not succeed in influencing any rulers, however, his disciples organized his teachings into a book called the Analects. His philosophy would became the most important school of thought in China.
  • Legalism
    475 BCE

    Legalism

    Legalism was a Chinese Philosopher. This was control of societies. Many people did not like this.