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The period before the Xia Dynasty, characterized by the development of agriculture, pottery, and early forms of writing.
The first dynasty in Chinese history, said to be founded by Yu the Great. It is considered semi-legendary, with limited archaeological evidence.
The second dynasty in Chinese history, known for its advanced bronze technology, oracle bone script, and social hierarchy.
The longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, known for the Mandate of Heaven concept, the Book of Songs, and the emergence of Confucianism and Daoism.
A period of political fragmentation and warfare between various states in ancient China, marked by the rise of prominent philosophers and strategists.
A period of intense conflict and competition among the states of ancient China, leading to the eventual unification under the Qin Dynasty.
The dynasty that unified China for the first time, known for the construction of the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and the standardization of various aspects of Chinese culture.
A golden age in Chinese history, known for advancements in science, technology, and governance, as well as the Silk Road trade route.
A period of political and military conflict between the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu, as depicted in the famous historical novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'.
A short-lived dynasty that followed the Three Kingdoms Period, known for its cultural achievements and the division of China into the Northern and Southern Dynasties.
A period of division and conflict between the Northern Dynasties ruled by non-Han ethnic groups and the Southern Dynasties ruled by Han Chinese.
The dynasty that reunified China after the period of division, known for the construction of the Grand Canal and the completion of the Great Wall.
Considered a golden age in Chinese history, known for its prosperity, cultural achievements, and the expansion of Chinese influence in East Asia.
A period of political upheaval and fragmentation after the fall of the Tang Dynasty, characterized by the rise and fall of multiple dynasties and kingdoms.
A period of economic and technological advancements, known for the invention of movable type printing, gunpowder, and the development of Neo-Confucianism.
The dynasty established by Kublai Khan, marking the Mongol rule over China and the introduction of Mongol customs and administration.
A period of cultural and economic prosperity, known for the voyages of Zheng He, the construction of the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall restoration.
The last imperial dynasty of China, ruled by the Manchu ethnic group, known for its isolationist policies and conflicts with Western powers.
The period of China's history from the late 19th century to the present, marked by significant political, social, and economic changes.