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206
Compass
A compass is important for finding direction. It is made from the magnetism from the earth. -
221
Qin Shi Huangdi becomes emporor
China's first emperor is unified in 221 B.C. -
231
Han Xin
Han Xin (c. 231-196 BC), was an outstanding military general, strategist, and theory master. He contributed heavily to founding the Han dynasty. -
232
Xiang Yu
232 B.C. Xiang Yu, born in Xiaxiang, was a prominent military commander and politician during the late Qin Dynasty period. As a leader of the famous Huiji Rebellion against the Qin Empire, he is the epitome of bravery in Chinese military history -
300
Folding Unbrella
300 B.C. The unbrella is used to block rain, snow, etc. -
316
Sun Bin
316 B.C. Sun Bin, a descendant of Sun Tzu, also known as Sun Boling, was a military strategist who lived in the State of Qi during the Warring States Period in Chinese history. Sun was tutored in military strategy with another student, Pang Juan. They became good friends, but Pang was secretly jealous of Sun, because he perceived that Sun Bin was more talented and had learned more about military strategy from their teacher than he did. -
440
Wu Qui
440 B.C. Wu Qi was a renowned Chinese military leader, and politician. Skilled in army commanding and military strategy, Wu served the states of Lu and Wei in succession. In the State of Wei, he directed many great battles and became Xihe Shou. -
500
Crossbow
Earliest evidence of Chinese crossbows date back to 5th century china. This advanced form of weaponry fended off many attackers. -
500
Kite
The kite is made to catch on air and fly for entertainment. It was also used to test experiements by attaching something to kite and sending up into the sky. -
535
Sun Wu
535 B.B. Sun Wu with the style name of Changqing, better known as Sun Tzu or Sunzi, was a famed ancient Chinese military general, strategist and philosopher. -
551
Confucius
Born 551 B.C. Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. -
Jan 1, 700
Dominos
Rectangular prisms that have numbers represented by little dots. They can be used to play a game or to make contraptions. -
Mar 26, 1046
Zhou Dynasty
From 1046-256 BC, the Zhou dynasty is the longest dynasty in chinese history. This dynasty introduced the use of iron to China. -
Mar 26, 1103
Yue Fei
Yue Fei (1103-1142), was a famous military general in Chinese history who fought for the Southern Song Dynasty against the Nvzhen armies of the Kin Empire. -
Mar 26, 1271
The Yuan Dynasty
From 1271-1368 the Great Yuan Dynasty ruled China. This was the first dynasty to rule china that was made by foreigners. The mongols founded this dynasty. -
Jan 1, 1300
Ming Dynasty
During this dynasty painting, calligraphy, pottery, and other arts flourish. -
Jan 1, 1371
Zheng He
Born 1371. Zheng was an explorer, diplomat, and fleet admiral during China's early Ming Dynasty. -
Jan 1, 1518
Li Shizhen
Liz Shezhen was a great medical and pharmaceutical expert. -
Mar 26, 1528
Qi Jiguang
1528-1588, Qi Jiguang was a Chinese military general and national hero during the Ming Dynasty -
Yuan Chonghuan
Lived from 1584-1630, Yuan Chonghuan was a famous politician and military commander in the late Ming Dynasty. -
Shang Dynasty
1600 B.C. The first ever recorded dynasty. Masters in the production of bronze. -
Qing Dynasty
Ruling from 1644-1912 the Qing dynasty was the last of the imperial china dynasties. This dynasty is what formed modern china. -
Opium Wars
China and western nations battle over trade issues. -
Chen Duxiu
Chen Duxiu (1879-1942) was one of the cofounders of the Communist Party of China in 1921. -
Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong (1893-1976) was a strong leader in China during WWII and he eventually went on to help create the People's Republic of China. -
Japan invades Manchuria
Japan invades the province of Manchuria. After Japan is defeated in World War II, civil war breaks out in China. -
People's Republic of China
Mao Zedong establishes the people's republic of china. -
Mao's economic plan fails
Mao's plan to change china's economy and farming system fails. Millions of people die from starvation. -
First U.S. President to visit China
Richard Nixon becomes the first U.S. president to visit communist China. -
Students Protest in Beijing
About 1 million students hold pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The uprising is crushed by the army. -
Bell
First made in 2000 B.C. They are important for generating a metalic sound. -
Tea
The first tea known was in 2nd millenium BC China and was being produced for medicinal and herbal purposes -
Yao Ming
7'5" center who was the first overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft; named an NBA All-Star during all 8 of his seasons in the league, spent exclusively with the Houston Rockets; forced to retire in 2011 after numerous foot and ankle injuries. -
Jet Li
Wushu martial arts champion and actor who won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor for the 2007 film, The Warlords -
Rowing Oar
First made in 5000 B.C. Its used to travel in a boat to help propel the boat in a certain direction. -
Goldfish
In ancient china, people domesticated Asian Carp for food and pets, but eventually around 246 CE the carp mutated and became red and orange. -
Gunpowder
Earliest examples of gunpowder were in China from 618-907. This invention helped China win many fights due to its advanced technology. -
Paper
Paper is important because it is used as a way to communicate. You can write on it and send it across large distances so you don't have to travel all the way to a person. It can also be used to draw and paint on. -
Playing Cards
The first evidence of playing cards was in 9th century China. This new game gave people a new pastime. -
Toilet paper
First found in 589 AD , this appliance helped out in the bathroom a lot. -
Sui Dynasty
From 581-618 AD this was a short lived dynasty. It unified north and south china for the first time in a long time. -
Tang Dynasty
From 618-907 AD, the Tang Dynasty ruled China. THis dynasty was considered the golden age for china, and it was a great cosmopolitan of riches and wealth. -
The Liao Dynasty
From 907-1125 the Liao dynasty, or Khitan Empire, ruled China and most of Asia. This new dynasty immediately began expanding its power after it came to rule. -
Guo Ziyi
Guo Ziyi (697-781), was a chinese famous military general during the Tang Dynasty. -
Li Guang
Li Guang (?-119 BC), was a famous military general who was known for fighting the Xiongnu in the northern Han territory. -
Noodle
Chinese noodles have been found that date back to 2400-1900 B.C. and were made with millet instead of flour and were all made by hand rather than by a machine like today. Noodles are a very traditional part of Chiinese history and culture. -
Silk
3300 B.C. The chinese used it to make clothing to wear. Silk is very soft and comfortable. -
Pottery Steamer
First made in 5000 B.C. It is used to cook pottery or vessels.
