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Reign of Liu Bang

202,195 BCE

Emperor Gaozu of Han (256 – 1 June 195 BC), born Liu Bang (Chinese: 劉邦; pinyin: Liú Bāng) with courtesy name Ji (季), was the founder and first emperor of the Han dynasty, reigning in 202–195 BC.

Life of Confucius

28,551 BCE

Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, poet and politician of the Spring and Autumn period who was traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Confucius's teachings and philosophy formed the basis of East Asian culture and society, and continues to remain influential across China and East Asia as of today. Wikipedia
Born: September 28, 551 BC, Lu
Died: April 11, 479 BC, Lu
Children: Kong Li, Kong Rao

Reign of Wudi

14,187 BCE

Wudi, Wade-Giles romanizationWu-ti, original name Liu Che, (born 156 bc—died March 29, 87 bc), posthumous name (shi) of the autocratic Chinese emperor (141–87 bc) who vastly increased the authority of the Han dynasty (206 bc–ad 220) and extended Chinese influence abroad. The Wudi emperor began his reign in 141 bc. ...

invention of paper

2019 BCE

About 2,000 years ago, inventors in China took communication to the next level, crafting cloth sheets to record their drawings and writings. And paper, as we know it today, was born! Paper was first made in Lei-Yang, China by Ts'ai Lun, a Chinese court official.

Han Dynasty

2017 BCE

The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, established by Liu Bang and ruled by the House of Liu. Wikipedia

Shang Dynasty

1600 BCE

The Shang Dynasty is the earliest ruling dynasty of China to be established in recorded history, though other dynasties predated it. The Shang ruled from 1600 to 1046 B.C. and heralded the Bronze Age in China.

The crossbow is used for the first time in battle

1525 BCE

Crossbows were used at the battle of Hastings in 1066 and by the 12th century they had become common battlefield weapons. The earliest extant European crossbow remains to date were found at Lake Paladru and has been dated to the 11th century.

Zhou Dynasty begins in China

1046 BCE

The beginning date of the Zhou has long been debated. Traditionally, it has been given as 1122 bce, and that date has been successively revised as scholars have uncovered more archaeological evidence. The most recent findings have placed the outright start of the dynasty at 1046 bce.

King Jie of the Xia Dynasty dies, ending the dynasty

500 BCE

He is traditionally regarded as a tyrant and oppressor who brought about the collapse of a dynasty. Around 1600 BC, Jie was defeated by Tang of Shang, bringing an end to the Xia Dynasty that lasted about 500 years, and a rise to the new Shang Dynasty.

Warring States Period

481 BCE

The Warring States period was an era in ancient Chinese history characterized by warfare, as well as bureaucratic and military reforms and consolidation.

Warring States Period

280 BCE

The Warring States began when the vassal states of the Zhou dynasty successively declared independence. The collapsing dynasty fractured into over one hundred small states, who each claimed the Mandate of Heaven.

Qin dynasty

221 BCE

The Qin dynasty, or Ch'in dynasty in Wade–Giles romanization, was the first dynasty of Imperial China, lasting from 221 to 206 BC.

The Terracotta Army is buried

210 BCE

(~210 BCE) collection of thousands of life-size clay figures of soldiers, horses, chariots, and other artifacts in Xian, China, buried with Qin Shi Huangdi, China's first emperor.

Sun Tzu, the author of the Art of War is born

47 BCE

Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China. Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, an influential work of military strategy that has affected both Western and East Asian philosophy and military thinking.