Ancient Chinese Dynasties

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  • 206

    Han Dynasty

    Han Dynasty
    This Dynasty lasted from 206 to 221 BC. The important people were the ones who made sandpaper, invented the sundial, and the ones who made acupunture. The most important thing that this dynasty did was spread Buddhism. This is a picture of a Han dynasty women, wearing a traditional ancient Chinese dress. citation:ADYi, Guo. "Chinese Han dynasty women." Online Image. dreamstime. No date. 2/21/12 http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-images-chinese-han-dynasty-woman-image5027984.
  • 221

    Qin Dynasty

    Qin Dynasty
    This Dynasty lasted from 221 BC to 206 BC. The most Important people in this dynasty were the famous Terra Cotta warriors. This dynasty built most of the great wall of China, as well as roads and canals. Also the were unified. The picture is of the famous sculptures of the Terra Cotta warriors. citation:221-206 BCGu, Jianging. "Terra Cotta warriors of qin." Online Image. dreamstime. No date. 2/21/12 http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-image-terra-cotta-warriors-of-qin-image5512661.
  • Feb 22, 1050

    Zhou Dynasty

    Zhou Dynasty
    This dynasty lasted from 1050 BC to 400 BC. The most important person in this dynasty was Confucius, he taught the teachings of Confucianism. This dynasty was also China's longest lasting. The picture is of Zhou's town, which is named after the Zhou dynasty citation:emily2k, "Zhou zhuang (Zhou's town)." Online Image. dreamstime. No date. 2/21/12 http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-image-zhou-zhuang-zhou-s-town--image697771.
  • Feb 22, 1500

    Shang Dynasty

    Shang Dynasty
    This dynasty lasted from 1500-1050 BC. They were China's first Dynasty. The important people were the ones who made bronze( the main metal of the Shang Dynasty), and the ones who made the calenders, writing system, and chopstiks. The picture is of an ancient vase made in the Shang Dynasty. Citation: BCswisshippo, "ancient chinese vase." Online Image. dreamstime. No date. 2/21/12 http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-image-ancient-chinese-vase-image7901186.

  • Sui Dynasty

    Sui Dynasty
    This Dynasty lasted from 509 to 589. The important people were the ones who Made the grand canal. Another person was Yang Jian. There major accomplishment was the grand canal. The picture is of the caves made during this time perios called the longmen caves. citation:Wang, Yi. "Longmen caves." Online Image. dreamstime. No date. 2/21/12 http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-images-longmen-caves-image6962454.

  • Tang Dynasty

    Tang Dynasty
    This Dynasty lasted from 589 to 889. The rulers and military were very important during this time. Probably the most important was the first female emperor, empress Wu. This was a very good Dynasty full of art and joy, it was known as China's "golden age". Citation:Ultimh, "The emperor of tang dynasty." Online Image. dreamstime. No date. 2/24/12 http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photography-the-emperor-of-tang-dynasty-image11386097.

  • Song Dynasty

    Song Dynasty
    This Dynasty lasted from 907 to 960. The most important people were the rulers. The were the reason for the 5 dynasties and 10 kingdoms. The picture is of the caves made during this time. Citation:Ellasun, "Dazu rocky caves." Online Image. dreamstime. No date. 2/24/12 http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-images-dazu-rocky-carvings-image12805399.