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2200 BCE
Xia Dynasty, China Begins
They invented many things like hunting, writing, fishing, medicine, and farming. People also said they had God-like powers bc of how much they helped humans thrive. -
1766 BCE
Shang Dynasty, China Begins
They created bronze technology but only used for things such as weapons and religious items. They also created items of bronze, wood, shells, stone, ceramic, jade, and bone. -
1700 BCE
Xia Dynasty, China Ends
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1080 BCE
Shang Dynasty, China Ends
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1045 BCE
Zhou Dynasty, China Begins
This dynasty is China's longest lasting dynasty. Iron was now used for making weaponry. Also that written script evolved into it's almost modern-form. -
37 BCE
Goguryeo Dynasty, Korea Begins
This was one of the Three kingdoms of Korea. The three kingdoms of Korea was Silla, Baekje, and Goguryeo. They expanded much of their territory. -
18 BCE
Baekje Dynasty, Korea Begins
This is another one of the Three Korean kingdoms. The other kingdoms are Goguryeo and Silla. During this era, maritime power was great in power. -
57
Silla Dynasty, Korea Begins
During this era, there was found the first example of printing. What was printed was a Buddhist Satura. This was found to be one of the earliest printed documents ever found. -
206
Qin Dynasty, China Ends
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206
Han Dynasty, China Begins
The silk road was established when the Han dynasty ruled. The silk road was a trade route. The Han dynasty created many things such as magnetic compasses, wheelbarrow, cast iron, hot air balloon, and the seismograph. -
221
Zhou Dynasty, China Ends
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221
Qin Dynasty, China Begins
The Qin dynasty had a lot of staggering and power. Though, the Qin only endured for 14 years. The Qin dynasty standardized communication, money, and measures amazingly quickly. -
221
Han Dynasty, China Ends
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581
Sui Dynasty, China Begins
The Sui dynasty built many granaries. This provided a stable food supply. They also had a very stable economy which was militaristic and legalistic. -
618
Sui Dynasty, China Ends
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618
Tang Dynasty, China Begins
They made/did many things such as woodblock printing, tea production technology, and mechanical clocks. This was like a golden age for the Chinese. -
660
Baekje Dynasty, Korea Ends
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668
Goguryeo Dynasty, Korea Ends
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698
Parhae Dynasty, Korea Begins
This was an important regional power. This dynasty was also a very important cultural influence, especially in Japan. -
710
Nara and Heian Dynasty, Japan Begins
In this time period, the government finally accepted Buddhism and large amount of temples were made in the capitol to protect the emperor. -
907
Tang Dynasty, China Ends
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918
Goryeo Dynasty, Korea Begins
This dynasty achieved something called a "true national unification". This was part of the Later Three kingdoms. -
926
Parhae Dynasty, Korea Ends
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935
Silla Dynasty, Korea Ends
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960
Song Dynasty, China Begins
In this era, the earliest paper money created. Movable typewriting was also introduced. Their government was also the first to issue banknotes. This was also the first use of the compass for navigation. -
1192
Kamakura Dynasty, Japan Begins
In this period of time, there was a large increase in high-class warriors. More advances in literature were made. Also during the start of this period, feudalism was firmly established. -
1192
Nara and Heian Dynasty, Japan Ends
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1279
Song Dynasty, China Ends
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1279
Yuan Dynasty, China Begins
During this time period, there were many advances in mathematics, science, engineering, printing, astronomy, medicine, poetry, and calligraphy. -
1333
Kamakura Dynasty, Japan Ends
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1338
Muromachi Dynasty, Japan Begins
Since the beginning of this period, there were many political rivalries. Because of this, many wars broke out. But, there were many advances in culture. For example, Noh theater, Japanese Tea Ceremony, and the Zen Garden were created. -
1368
Yuan Dynasty, China Ends
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1368
Ming Dynasty, China Begins
A lot of the Great Wall of china was built during this time period. Also in this era, there were many advances in printing. Accompanying that, the biggest written encyclopedia was made. -
1392
Goryeo Dynasty, Korea Ends
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1392
Joseon Dynasty, Korea Begins
This was the longest ruling Confucian Dynasty. Confucianism was finally installed as the new dynasty's state ideology. -
1573
Muromachi Dynasty, Japan Ends
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1573
Azuchi-Momoyama Dynasty, Japan Begins
During this time period, Hideyoshi ruled. He wanted so much power that he destroyed castles that were already built during the Age of Civil Wars. -
Azuchi-Momoyama Dynasty, Japan Ends
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Edo Dynasty, Japan Begins
During this period, there was an economic growth, strict social order, isolationist, a stable population, "no more wars", and popular enjoyments of arts. -
Ming Dynasty, China Ends
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Qing Dynasty, China Begins
The Qing Dynasty ruled over 13 million Kilometers of territory. In advances, many advances n literature were made. Around the middle of this time period, there was stability, wealth, and property. -
Edo Dynasty, Japan Ends
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Meiji Dynasty, Japan Begins
During this period, constitution and parliamentary system was adopted. This instituted universal education. During this period many things were made such as nailed telegraph lines and railroads -
Joseon Dynasty, Korea Ends
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Qing Dynasty, China Ends
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Taisho and Early Showa Dynasty, Japan Begins
In this era, many elected representatives officials increasingly gained influence and power. This was due to a sickness Taisho had. -
Meiji Dynasty, Japan Ends
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Taisho and Early Showa Dynasty, Japan Ends
