History Timeline

  • The Mongols
    1206

    The Mongols

    A powerful leader Khan united the Mongols and Chinese. He was given a new title "Universal Ruler or Genghis Khan.
  • Yuan Dynasty
    1279

    Yuan Dynasty

    Genghis Khan's grandson, Kublai Khan declared himself emperor of China. This began the Yuan Dynasty.
  • Yuan Dynasty
    1300

    Yuan Dynasty

    Chinese groups rebelled against the Yuan Dynasty.
  • Ming Dynasty
    1405

    Ming Dynasty

    In the period Great Sea Voyages, a sailor by the name of Zheng He, was the greatest sailor.
  • Ming Dynasty
    1430

    Ming Dynasty

    The new Ming emperor made Zheng He return to China and dismantle his fleet.