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10,500 BCE
Jomon Period
The Jomon Period (10,500–300 BCE) was when the first human settlements in Japan was established. -
2070 BCE
Xia Dynasty
The Xia Dynasty (2070-1600 BCE) was the first dynasty that ever existed in China. -
206 BCE
Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty (206 BC- 220 AD) was first ruled by Emperor Gaozu, who established the Han Dynasty's capital, Chang'an. -
57 BCE
The Three Kingdoms of Korea
The three kingdoms of Korea dominated Korea- Koguryo, Paekche, Silla (57 BCE - 668 CE). -
593
Taishi Shōtoku
In 593 CE, Taishi Shōtoku became regent of Japan. When he was in power, he promoted Buddhism and Confucianism and brought new political, religious, and artistic institutions to Japan. -
668
Kingdom Koguryo Conquered
Kingdom Koguryo was defeated in 668 by kingdom Silla with the help of the Tang dynasty from China (668–935 CE). -
1206
Ghenis Khan
Ghenis Khan elected as ruler of the Mongols. He was known as a very powerful ruler of the Mongol Empire. -
1231
Mongol's Invasion of Korea
Mongols invaded Korea and started a war against southern Chinese Song dynasty (1231 - 1273). -
1279
Kublai Khan
Kublai Khan established the Yuan dynasty and was the ruler of it till death, established the capital of the Khan, known as Beijing now. -
1514
Portuguese's Arrival in China
The first direct contact of China and Europe took place when a Portuguese fleet arrived in China.
