China dynasties. Flashcards
Shang
the earliest dynasty of traditional Chinese history is firmly supported by archaeological evidence
Zhou
The dynasty overthrew Shang.
Western Zhou
a royal dynasty of China and the first half of the Zhou dynasty
Eastern Zhou
The dynasty of political turmoil and the second half of the Zhou dynasty.
Spring and Autumn Period
First half of eastern Zhou. Created due to the weakened power of the Zhou royal family and it is a time period where philosophy and religion flourished.
The Warring State Period
an era in ancient Chinese history characterized by warfare, as well as bureaucratic and military reforms and consolidation.
Qin
The dynasty seized control of the small states during the Warring States period and united China.
Han
The dynasty following the fall of the Qin dynasty. Buddhism enters China.
Ming
The dynasty overthrew Yuan and pushed China’s political influences, technology, and power to the next level.