Ancient China Ancient History 10. What dynasties do you know from China?
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Ancient China
Ancient History 10
What dynasties do you know from China?
List of Dynasties • Xia • Shang• Zhou• Laozi• Mencius• Qin• Han• Tang • Song• Mongols• Ming
Xia(shah) 2000- 1500 BCE
• China’s 1st dynasty • Not much is known about this dynasty • They were overthrown by the Shang dynasty
Shang Dynasty
• Arts flourished – Figures, religious objects, weapons were made
from Bronze.
• Writing was developed • Social structure (differences between nobles
and peasants)• Longest dynasty in Chinese history
Zhou Dynasty
• Centered around western China• Known for the fighter: Duke Fa later become
known as Wu Wang become the first ruler.• Longest dynasty in Chinese history• Feudal system emerged under these rulers.• War was a larger part of this dynasty
Zhou
• War did not deter learning • Development of ideas flourished during this
era.• Great teachers of this time were: – Laozi, Confusius & Mencius
Qin(Chin) Dynasty
• Military leaders gained so much power they overthrow the Zhou Kings
• One of the most powerful kingdoms • Around 221BCE they took control• There leader was Shi Huangdi• China’s 1st emperor
Han Dynasty
• Revolt broke out under Shi Huangdi’s • 5 years later Han dynasty established as the
ruling family• Confusions teaching • Liu Bang= emperor. He returned formal traditions • Emphasis on education – Government officials (Confusions laws)– Development of trade – Decline= invasions and high taxes
Tang Dynasty 618- 907 CE
• Golden Age began.• Ambassadors from other countries came:– Byzantium, Muslim lands and India
• Trade prospered in silk and porcelain • Art of War was the marvel of Asia and the
Middle East• Xian = center or trade, commerce, technology
and temples • Ended with a series of rebellions
Song Dynasty 960 -1279CE
• Golden Age continued • Invasions from the North by the Mongols • The Mongol leader = Genghis Khan united the
Mongols
Mongols
• Later Khubai Khan defeated the Song rulers established the city in Beijing
• Created the Yuan Dynasty (1st foreign rulers)• Marco Polo
Ming Dynasty 1368- 1644 CE
• Ming = glorious • Buddhist monk named Hong Wu led the army
drove the Mongols out • Ming restored China’s pride after being ruled
by outsiders Ming emphasized on isolation