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1400 BCE
Development of Writing
archaeologists found turtle shells covered in pictographs. This was the start to China's language. -
Period: 557 BCE to 589 BCE
Chen Dynasty
Established by Chen Baxian. A large number of independent regimes emerged in south china. adopted a pacifying policy to limit military powers. -
Period: 502 BCE to 557 BCE
Liang Dynasty.
Established by Xiao Yan and was popular among common folk because he was economically diligent in government affairs and he truly cared for the common people. many people became monks to live a peaceful life which was economically damaging. -
Period: 479 BCE to 502 BCE
Qi Dynasty
The Qi Dynasty was broken up into the south and the north. The south was established by Xiao Daocheng. He was disdained by the nobilities because of his precious lower social standings. -
Period: 420 BCE to 479 BCE
Liu Song Dynasty
Founded by Lou You. Brought unity back to Chinese government during this time even with through the time of invasion, but began to fall because money was lessening to the government. Buddhism and Daoism was very popular by but the ideas and teachings of Confucianism was on the rise -
Period: 265 BCE to 420 BCE
Jin Dyasty
Founded by Sima Young and was known as the time of writers and poets. The idea of Buddhist thinking began to flourish and began to cover the whole China Proper and extended to west territories. -
Period: 220 BCE to 265 BCE
Cao Wei Dynasty
The most powerful kingdom because of the way the emperor ruled. He payed close attention to talented people and economic development. He has a "family of warriors" and his rule was recognized for its remarkable accomplishments in literature, philosophy, and technique. -
206 BCE
The Silk Trade
Trading Silk was very popular in China since 3000 B.C. Later, the "silk road" was formed along China and Europe. This helped merchants make more money; they made fortunes.