Tang Dynasty

  • Jan 1, 631

    Christianity is introduced

    Christianity is introduced to China by a man named Olopan( Alopen)
  • Jan 1, 657

    Western Turkish empire falls under China rule

    Western Turkish empire falls under China rule
    The wetern Turkish empire fell to a combination of Tang Chinese and the Uighurs.
  • Jan 1, 763

    Tibetans invade China

  • Establishment of Tang

  • Tax System established

    Tax System established
  • Great Anti-Buddhist Persecution

    As a result, all buddhist temples were destroyed and the monks were ordered to leave.
  • First Catholic Monk in China

  • Chinese Chess rules established

    Chinese Chess rules established
    The rules of Chinese Chess, also known as Xianqi, are established in the book Xuanguai Lu.
  • End of the Tang Dynasty

    The Tang Dynasty continous decline in it's latter years eventually led to it be abolished, and was succeeded by the Song dynasty.
  • Chang'an Capital

    Chang'an Capital
    The first capital of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an is established.
  • Luoyang Capital

    Luoyang Capital
    Due to problems in trading with the Chang'an capital, a new capital was established in Luoyang.
  • Period: to Mar 3, 705

    Dynasty Changed to Zhou

    During this time period, the Tang dynasty was interrupted by the Second Zhou dynasty and was established by Empress Wu. However, in March of 705 AD the Tang dynasty was restored by Zhong Zong.
  • Period: to

    Christianity is forbidden

    As part of the Great Anti-Buddhist Persecution, the spread of Christianity was also forbidden.