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150
Spread of Buddhism
The spread of Buddhism was around the first century after BC; so AD. Buddhism spread along the Silk Road, which is a very busy and major trade route. The spread of Buddhism came from India (obviously, since the Silk Road runs through it). This is an example of cultural diffusion. (AD 100) -
150
Silk Road Connectivity
The Silk Road was so involved, it connected the Han Dynasty in the east with the Roman Empire in the west. This also made cultural diffusion common. (AD 100) -
Period: 150 to 220
Han Dynaty
c. BC 206- AD 220 -
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Following the Buddhists
By now Buddhist altars had also been placed in the emperors' palace. Buddhist became a major religion in Ancient China. Many people started to embrace Buddhism. one of the reasons was because of their beliefs of rebirth and relief from suffering. These beliefs helped some get through the hard times during the Han Dynasty. -
220
Period of Disunion
The Period of Disunion starts after the collapse of the Han Dynasty. The Period of Disunion was when China split into several rival kingdoms, each ruled by military leaders. This period lasted more than 300 years. -
Period: 220 to
Period of Disunion
The Period of Disunion started right after the fall of the Han Dynasty. This was when everything was low, ecomnomy wasn't good and such. Although, thankfully, Emperor Yang finally ended the period. He also then was the first emperor of the Sui Dynasty. -
221
Compass
The compass was another great invention of the Chinese. This great invention helped travelers know which direction to go. -
Period: 400 to
Age of Buddhism
Buddhism became so popular in China, that they called it the Age of Buddhism. The it also spread to Korea, Japan and many other Asian countries. -
Nov 24, 605
China's First Grand Canal
Emperor Yang started to build the first grand canal in China. The canal started in Hangzhou, China. This would make waterways to flow more. Also, this would enforce a convienient transportation. -
Nov 29, 625
Empress Wu
She was China's first empress. She was married to a sick emperor. After her husband died, she thought she was not worthy of ruling and ruled with a iron fist. She lived from AD 625- AD 705. Her ways were vicious, but she was intellegent and talented. She was well respested to brings stability and prosperity to China. -
Dec 2, 1003
Dragon Backbone Pump
The Dragon Backbone Pump helped farmers. It helped farmers by transporting water up and down hills. Which cut down labor. Although, it was man powers, so men had run to power it. This agricultural tool was an advance that helped Chinese farmers with their crop span as well. So, now since the crop is getting enough water, it will survive, and raise business. -
Nov 30, 1206
Genghis Khan
Then in 1206, a powerful leader, united the Mongols. His name was Temüjin. When he became leader, though, he was given a new title: “Universal Ruler,” or Genghis Khan. -
Dec 5, 1211
Mongol's Conquest
Genghis Khan then turned his attention to China. He first led his armies into northern China in 1211. Then, they fought their way south, invading and destorying thier whole towns and ruining a lot of farmland. -
Dec 5, 1227
Mongol Empire
Ghengis Khan dies in 1227 AD. Although, by then the Mongol's had taken over all of northern China. -
Period: Nov 23, 1260 to Nov 23, 1368
Yuan Dynasty
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Dec 5, 1260
China Under Control
In 1260 Genghis Khan's grandson Kublai Khan became ruler of the Mongol Empire. He completed the conquest of China. In 1279 declared himself emperor of China. Then this began the Yuan dynasty. A period that some people also call the Mongol Ascendancy. -
Dec 5, 1279
Beginning of Yuan Dynasty
In 1279, Kublai Khan declared himself emperor of China. Then this began the Yuan dynasty. A period that some people also call the Mongol Ascendancy. -
Period: Nov 23, 1368 to
Ming Dynasty
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Dec 5, 1430
New Emperor
In the 1430s a new Ming emperor made Zheng He return to China. He also made him dismantle his fleet. At the same time, he banned foreign trade. China entered a period of isolationism, or no interaction. -
End of the Ming Dynasty
In the end, this isolationism had big problems for China. In 1644 the Ming dynasty was overthrown. -
Last Emperor- Emperor Xian
Emperor Xian rules as the last emperor before the Han Dynasty falls. He rules from AD c. 190- AD c. 220. -
5 Dynasties and 10 Kingdoms
China fell into another time for chaos and disorder. Although, this one was short and lasted only 53 years. It took place after the Tang Dynatsy. -
First Paper System
Since China was getting to be so wealthy by trade and such. They were able to make new inventions. Such as in the Song Dynasty, the first paper system was made. It was mainly used for currenecy. Now the Chinese could carry around lighter weight money, and also, be worth as much. -
Emperor Yang
The man who finally ended the Period of Disunion was a northern ruler named Yang Jian. In 589, he conquered the south, unified China, and created the Sui dynasty. He was the first emperor of the Sui Dynasty. -
Completetion of the Grand Canal of China
China's first Grand Canal was completed in c. AD 609. It took about 4 years to complete. Although it was still completed in the time period of the Sui Dynasty.
Later, it got completed in the Yuan Dynasty. They extended it to Beijing. It started in Hangzhou, China. Making it 1,114 miles. Also, the longest and oldest man-made canal in China. The picture to your left is the present day canal in China. Which is still in use today. -
Gunpowder
Gunpowder was first was used for fireworks and such. Although, later it was discovered as a warfare use. Which gave China a big benefit. -
Moveable Type
Moveable type made printing much more easier. The moveable type is blocks with Chinese characters carved in it. So, they are almost like stamps. -
Northern Song Dynasty
During the Northern Song , the Song capital was in the northern city of Bianjing (now Kaifeng). This dynasty controlled most of inner China. -
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Sui Dynasty
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Tang Dynasty
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Period: to Nov 23, 1279
Song Dynasty
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5 Dynasties and 10 Kindoms
Another recession begins. It almost like the Peroid of Disunion. This was when China broke up into independent parts. Although, it happens right after the Tang Dyansty. -
Period: to Dec 4, 1127
Northern Song Dynasty
