The Qin Dynasty created the great wall of China.

Dynasties of the Past...

Welcome to my website! To introduce, here’s a brief history of the amazing Ancient China:

             Ancient China is known for its outstanding natural barriers, such as the vast Himalayan Mountains, the dry, desolate Gobi Desert, and the deep, dangerous sea that usually prevented invaders from reaching the mainland. The Yellow River a.k.a. the Huang He, started civilization, about 5,000 years ago. Then, the Shang Dynasty came into rule. The Shang Dynasty invented created bronze metallurgy. The Qin Dynasty created the Great Wall of China. So many contributions! To many to count!!! So, let’s take a journey back to Ancient China, and learn about these awesome dynasties of the past!!!

Brought to you by: Victoria Wong March 19, 2009 Dr. Badawi

ANCIENT CHINA TIMELINE!!!

 

2000-1500 B.C.– The Xia Dynasty

 

1700-1027 B.C.– The Shang Dynasty

 

1027-771 B.C.— The Western Zhou Dynasty

 

770-221 B.C.— Eastern Zhou + Warring States

 

221-207 B.C.— Qin Dynasty

 

206 B.C.—9 A.D.—Western Han Dynasty

 

A.D. 9—24—Xin Dynasty

 

A.D. 25—220—Eastern Han

 

220—280—Three Kingdoms, Wei, Shu, and Wu Dynasty

 

A.D. 265—316—Western Jin

 

A.D. 317—420—Eastern Jin

 

A.D. 386—588—Northern Wei, Eastern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Qui, Northern Zhou

 

A.D. 581—617—Sui Dynasty

 

A.D. 618—907—Tang Dynasty