China's Dynasties

  • 206

    Han Dynasty

    Han Dynasty: 206BC-220AD. Brought in a golden age for a united China.
  • Period: 206 to

    China's Dynasties

    206BC-1644AD
  • 221

    Qin Dynasty

    Qin Dynasty: 221BC-206BC. First unification of China under ruler.
  • 232

    Six Dynasties

    Six Dynasties: 220AD-581AD. Brought a period of chaos andivison.
  • Jan 1, 1279

    Yuan Dynasty (The Mongols)

    Yuan Dynasty (The Mongols) 1279A.D.-1368A.D. Control of China by foreigners.
  • Ming Dynasty

    Ming Dynasty 1638A.D.-1644A.D. Opening up of China to foreign influences at the start of the dynasty, closing down of China by the end of the dynasty.
  • Sui Dynasty

    Sui Dynasty 589A.D.-618A.D. Reunification of China
  • Tang Dynasty

    Tang Dynasty 618A.D.-917A.D. Economic development and growth; many inventions and discoveries.
  • Five Dynasties in the north

    Five Dynasties in the north 907A.D.-960A.D. A period of chaos and division
  • Ten Kingdoms in the south

    Ten Kingdoms in the south 907A.D.-970A.D. A period of chaos and division
  • Song Dynasty

    Song Dynasty 960A.D.-1279A.D. Economic development and growth; many inventions and discoveries.