Ancient China Timeline Project

By ryyan
  • Shang Dynasty 1600-1046 BC
    1600 BCE

    Shang Dynasty 1600-1046 BC

    The Shang Dynasty defeated the exiled Xia. Bronze was used in weapons and religious items.
    They were the first to create writing.
    The Shang used horse drawn carriages
  • Zhou Dynasty 1046-256 BC
    1046 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty 1046-256 BC

    The Zhou Dynasty defeated the Shang dynasty.

    Many Bronze vessels were made.
    Popular Chinese songs and literature were written.
    The art of war was written by Sun Tzu
  • 256 BCE

    Waring States Period 256-221 BC

  • Qin Dynasty 221-207 BC
    221 BCE

    Qin Dynasty 221-207 BC

    States were unified by Qin Shi Huang
    Qin Dynasty started the great wall. Qin made all subjects use the same written language and unified the states together.
  • Han Dynasty 206BC - 220AD
    206 BCE

    Han Dynasty 206BC - 220AD

    Started due to the death of the Qin empire. The silk road was created/built. The invention of paper, and medicine was improved!
    This dynasty declined due to the 3 kingdoms period.