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Shang Picture
The Shang Dynasty created early Chinese writing. Image: Jeltovski,. Chinese characters. Morgue File. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/106090. -
140
Note about BC dynasties
The BC time frames are in the AD time frames and the dates are in the descriptions. The Shang dynasty's date is divided by 10, and each timeframe is divided by 10 and is in secquence. The time frame is in order, for example the Shang ends in 150 and the Zhou dynasty starts right after that. Therefore the timeframes may be a little odd but all the dates are in the description. The exception is the Shang dynasty because it was glitched and kept setting the date to 2010. -
Period: 140 to 150
Shang Dynasty
The Shang were the first Chinese Dynasty that started in 1500 BC. They conquered their neighboring tribes and created an empire. Durring the Shang dynasty many achievements were made. The first Chinese written language was created. In addition there were advancements in governernment becuase of rulers. Priest were the only other important people besides emperors though, because they could see the "future" by reading bones. Sadly this emprire fell in 1100BC when the Zhou dynasty took over. -
150
Zhou Picture
The Zhou believed that they had permission from heaven to rule. Heaven is depicted here.
Image: Guilanenachez . PHOTO Angels Glass. Morgue File. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/782071. -
Period: 150 to
Zhou
The Zhou dynasty was China's longest dynasty that lasted from 1100BC to 771BC. The Zhou overthrew the Shang because they believed that heaven had chosen them. When heaven supposedly chooses a ruler, it is called "Mandate of Heaven". During this time the Zhou also created a new system of government where the emperor ruled and owned everything. The Zhou ended in 771BC and there was a period where no one ruled for 500 years until the Han took over in 221 BC. -
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Qin Picture
The Great Wall of China that was created in the Qin Dynasty out of existing walls.
Image: Hakes, Sam. Great Wall of China. Morgue File. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/758579. -
Period: 242 to
Qin Dynasty
The Qin dynasty had to be the shortest dynasty in ancient Chinese history. The Qin dynasty lasted from 221BC to 205BC, a short 16 years. During the Qin dynasty the Great Wall of China was created by combining existing walls. The Great Wall of China is a historic landmark that stretches 2000 miles on ancient China's northern border. In 205BC the Qin Dynasty was taken over by the Han Dynasty. -
Han Picture
The sundial was invented during the Han Dynasty.
Image:Acrylicartist . Sundial. Morgue File. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/687447. -
Tang Image
The compass was invented during the Tang dynasty. Image: Ricetek . Compass. Morgue File. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/614931. -
Sui Image
The Grand Canal was invented during the Sui dynasty. Image: Hakes, Sam. Fisherman with Motor the River. Morgue File. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/758497. -
Song Picture
Fireworks that were invented using gun powder.
Image: Nasirkhan . Fireworks. Morgue File. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/87904. -
Period: to
Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty started after a period of 300 years of disunity. The emperior Yang Jian united all the people under his rule. During this time period, the Grand Canal was built in China. The Grand Canal is a water way that spreads from northern to southern China. This dynasty ended when the Tang Dynasty took over in 618AD. -
Period: to 300
Han Dynasty
The Han dynasty is where many great achievements happened in China, during its time from 221BC to 205 AD. The first was that Liu Bang, a former peasant, became emperor and made it easier for the peasants to live and work. Emperor Wudi, who came some time after Liu Bang, did the exact opposite. He made taxes extremely high and made people struggle to pay them. Not was all bad in this era though; many technological advancements were made. (Continued in Part 2) -
Period: to 300
Han Dynasty Part 2
The two main inventions of the time were the sundial and the seismograph. A sundial is an ancient way to measure time using the shadow cast by the sun. A seismograph is a device that tells when earthquakes happen. The Han dynasty was a great period of time where there were many advancements in government and technology, except when it fell in 205 AD. -
Period: to
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty is one of the later dynasties in China. There were many achievements during this time period, therefore it is viewed as the Golden Age of China. One advancement is in art, because wood block painting and porcelain were invented during this time. Another invention was the compass, and that was a huge advancement in technology. Sadly this golden age ended into a period of disunion for China, until the Song Dynasty took over. -
Period: to Jan 1, 1279
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty is one fo the last Chinese dynasties. It was from 960AD to 1279AD. The Song Dynasty had many achievements. There were advances in typing because the movable type was invented. There were advancements in technology because gunpowder was invented. Another invention was paper money and this was the first time in history that paper money was used. Unfortunately, this dynasty came to an end because the Mongels invaded and captured China.
