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Timeline of Ancient China

  • Birth of Chinese philosopher Confucius
    551 BCE

    Birth of Chinese philosopher Confucius

  • The first emperor of China is made
    221 BCE

    The first emperor of China is made

    Qin Shi Huangdi of the kingdom of Qin conquers more kingdoms and becomes the first emperor of China. Work begins on the Great Wall of China.
  • The death of Qin Shi Huangdi
    210 BCE

    The death of Qin Shi Huangdi

  • Period: 202 BCE to 220 BCE

    Rise of the Han dynasty

  • The Chinese invent block printing
    Jan 1, 750

    The Chinese invent block printing