Xia Dynasty

One of China’s first and most important cultures, is the Zhou Dynasty that lasted for almost a century from around 1122 BCE to 256 BCE -in the Neolithic era- succeeding the Shang Dynsaty. Although marked by periods of territorial strength and weakness, it was also a phase of flourishing literary works. The Book of Lord Shang, dating from 338 BCE is undoubtedly one of them. This collection of the works of Lord Shang, composed of approximately 25 sections of which some are lost, have been compiled…

2016 Word Count: Shang Dynasty The Shang dynasty is the first recorded Chinese dynasty. There is documentary and archaeological evidence that the other dynasties do not have (Van Doren 1). The Shang dynasty ruled between 1766 BC and 1122 BC (“World History Timeline: The Shang Dynasty of Ancient China" 1). According to Chinese history, the Shang dynasty was the second dynasty of Ancient China. It was founded by a rebel kind named Tang (“World History Timeline: The Shang Dynasty of Ancient…

The Shang Dynasty period was from 1600 BC to 1046 BC, it was located in northern China, around the Yellow River. Archaeologists had not found any evidence of the Shang Dynasty until they found oracle bones. Many achievements were made during this Dynasty, like using bronze to make their weapons, armor and tools. The Shang Dynasty was founded by a man named Cheng Tang, who eventually took over the Xia Dynasty. The people were polytheistic, meaning they believed in more than one god. Thus, the…

In eight dynasties there were many thing invented. In the Qin Dynasty they made writing, language, money measurements, the Great Wall of China, expanded networks of canals and roads and the multiplication table. In the Han dynasty there was the silk road, paper, iron, pottery, the wheelbarrow, seismograph, compass. Rudders for ships, weavings, hot air balloon, and decorations…

The Qin Dynasty also had major advancements in this area. Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi reconstructed the aristocrat and merchant class, because he felt threatened. He divided up their estates and land among the peasants, and he also taxed the peasants. This benefited the emperor because he was able to make a profit off of the land sold to the peasants. The role of the family during the Qin Dynasty was an important aspect of the social classes. A stable family…

Lasting from 628 to 907 AD, the Tang Dynasty was considered the Golden Age of China. Gaozu was the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He came to power after his defeat of the Sui Dynasty. Taizong, the son and the successor of Emperor Gaozu, was considered the greatest emperor in all of China because of his many lasting achievements. His achievements included military reform, creation of law codes, equal-field system, and the establishment of the Silk Road which led to the influx of traders…

of peasants with bows, spears, and stone maces. The Xia(2200 BCE-1600 BCE) developed massive infantry based armies and navies who battled mainly for the control of the rivers. They were the first to use the chariots and copper weapons. At first, the chariot was used by the nomads as a way to travel vast distances. However, over time, China started to develop the chariot and create new additions. For example, to battle the Xia, the Shang Dynasty(1600 BCE- 1046 BCE)equipped the chariot with a…

2200 BCE China’s Xia Dynasty rises Minoan society rise 2000 BCE Indo Europeans began to build settlements in the Italian peninsula A sophisticated society of Minoans arose from the island of Crete 1800 BCE Bronze metallurgy brought by the Etruscans in Rome 1766 BCE Xia Dynasty decline China’s Shang Dynasty rises 1628 BCE Volcanic eruption on the island of Thera destroyed almost everything 1600 BCE Mycenaean society rises Mycenaeans began trade with Minoans and learned about…

Han Dynasty Han dynasty was founded by a government official named Liu Bang in 206 B.C. Over 400 years Han kingdom expanded China’s boundary and it brought peace and prosperity to other people in the kingdom. Some achievements were Silk Road, Papermaking, Iron technology (cast iron) plowshares;Moldboard plow (kuan), Glazed pottery, Wheelbarrow, Seismograph (Chang Heng), Compass, Ship's rudder, Stirrups, Drawloom weaving, Embroidery for decorating garments, Hot Air Balloon, Chinese Examination…

could either build or destroy an empire; in which Egypt experienced both. Egypt tremendously influenced the Chinese way of leadership in relation to the rise and fall type of dynasty. In early Egypt the rule was hereditary until the dynasty collapsed and a new dynasty came into power. Typically the first ruler of the dynasty had higher qualities of virtue, leadership, and good since of control and diplomacy. However, the following kings, who were either sons or grandsons, had corrupt and lazy…