East Asian Dynasty Timeline

By Naijaya M.
  • 2200 BCE

    Xia Dynasty ( 2200-1700)

    Xia Dynasty ( 2200-1700)
    It's said to be the first to irrigate, produce cast bronze, and build a strong army.
  • 1766 BCE

    Shang Dynasty ( 1766-1080)

    Shang Dynasty ( 1766-1080)
    Bronze work, military technology, including horse-drawn chariots, writing, a calendar, and religion.
  • 1045 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty ( 1045-221)

    Zhou Dynasty ( 1045-221)
    It's the longest reigning dynasty in Chinese history. Iron was introduced in weaponry.
  • 221 BCE

    Qin Dynasty ( 221-206)

    Qin Dynasty ( 221-206)
    It unified China, creating the first dynasty ruled by the first emperor.
  • 206 BCE

    Han Dynasty ( 206-221)

    Han Dynasty ( 206-221)
    It was the longest reigning imperial dynasty of China.
  • 57 BCE

    Silla Dynasty ( 57-935)

    Silla Dynasty ( 57-935)
    Has forged an alliance with T'ang China and had conquered the kingdom of Paekche.
  • 37 BCE

    Goguryeo Dynasty ( 37-668)

    Goguryeo Dynasty ( 37-668)
    A royal hereditary system has been established.
  • 18 BCE

    Baekje Dynasty ( 18-660)

    Baekje Dynasty ( 18-660)
    Its skill was instrumental in the dissemination of Buddhism throughout East Asia and continental culture to Japan.
  • 581

    Sui Dynasty ( 581-618)

    Sui Dynasty ( 581-618)
    They built granaries which provided them with a stable source of cheap food during famine years.
  • Jan 1, 618

    Tang Dynasty ( 618-907)

    Tang Dynasty ( 618-907)
    The first comprehensive criminal code in China was created.
  • 698

    Parhae Dynasty ( 698-926)

    Parhae Dynasty ( 698-926)
    They grew powerful and wealthy.
  • Jan 1, 710

    Nara and Heian ( 710-1192)

    Nara and Heian ( 710-1192)
    The Heian period is known for its cultural achievements.
  • 918

    Goryeo Dynasty ( 918-1392)

    Goryeo Dynasty ( 918-1392)
    Elegant wooden structures, literary histories, cast-metal movable type, and the production of gunpowder.
  • Jan 1, 960

    Song Dynasty ( 960-1279)

    Song Dynasty ( 960-1279)
    It was the first government in the world to issue banknotes.
  • Jan 1, 1192

    Kamakura Period ( 1192-1333)

    Kamakura Period ( 1192-1333)
    They have several, government and cultural achievements.
  • Jan 1, 1279

    Yuan Dynasty ( 1279-1368)

    Yuan Dynasty ( 1279-1368)
    They unified China after a period of more than 300 years.
  • 1338

    Muromachi Period ( 1338-1573)

    Muromachi Period ( 1338-1573)
    Art of all kinds.
  • Jan 1, 1368

    Ming Dynasty ( 1368-1644)

    Ming Dynasty ( 1368-1644)
    A majority of the existing Great Wall was built in the Ming era.
  • 1392

    Joseon Dynasty ( 1392-1910)

    Joseon Dynasty ( 1392-1910)
    It was the last dynasty of Korea and the longest ruling Confucian dynasty.
  • 1573

    Azuchi-Momoyama Period ( 1573-1603)

    Azuchi-Momoyama Period ( 1573-1603)
    They achieved control over the province of Owari.

  • Edo Period ( 1603-1868)

    Edo Period ( 1603-1868)
    To guard against external influence, they also worked to close off Japanese society from Westernizing influence.

  • Qing Dynasty ( 1644-1911)

    Qing Dynasty ( 1644-1911)
    There was stability, prosperity, and wealth during the middle period of Qing Dynasty.

  • Meiji Period ( 1868-1912)

    Meiji Period ( 1868-1912)
    Japan adopted a constitution and a parliamentary system, instituted universal education, built railroads and installed telegraph lines, and established strong army and navy forces.

  • Taisho and Early Showa Period ( 1912-1945)

    Taisho and Early Showa Period ( 1912-1945)
    Its victories over China in 1895 and Russia in 1905.