The events of Imperial China!

  • Feb 18, 1050

    Movable types were invented in China.

    Movable types were invented in China.
    Movable types was invented during 1050. Movable types are consists of seperate blocks needed for each letter.
  • Feb 20, 1050

    New money currency

    New money currency
    During the 11th centuary, the Chinese started to make paper currency.
  • Feb 19, 1065

    Song dynasty begins to regular civil service examinations.

    Song dynasty begins to regular civil service examinations.
    Scholors begin to take regular civil test.
  • Period: Feb 19, 1100 to

    Shang Dynasty

    The time of the Shang Dynasty.
  • Period: Feb 19, 1115 to Feb 19, 1234

    Jin Dynasty

  • Feb 20, 1207

    The movement to the south.

    The movement to the south.
    The Chinese moved to the south to avoid the battles of the Mongonlians.
  • Feb 21, 1271

    The visit of Marco Polo.

    The visit of Marco Polo.
    Marco polo was an Italian merchant who visited China when he was a teenager.
  • Feb 19, 1276

    The capture of Imperial Capital of China.

    The capture of Imperial Capital of China.
    The Mongols captured China.
  • Period: Feb 19, 1279 to Feb 19, 1368

    The ruling of the Mongols

    The Mongols ruled for nearly a hundred years. During Mongol rule, Traders and foriengers enjoy luxurious life.
  • Feb 19, 1402

    The rise of Emperor Chenghze.

    The rise of  Emperor Chenghze.
    Emperor Chenghze became emperor in 1402.
  • Period: Feb 19, 1405 to Feb 19, 1433

    Zheng He's voyages

    Zheng He is a Central Muslim-Asian explorer who brought tribute to China.
  • Discovery of gunpowder.

    Discovery of gunpowder.
    During the Tang Dynasty, alchemists discovered formula for gunpowder during 850.
  • Period: to Feb 19, 1279

    Song Dynasty

  • Period: to

    Buddisum religion expands over time in the Tang Dynasty.

    The Chinese exchanged cultruals during the silk trade.