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HIS 7 - Ancient China: Dynasties

Questions historians ask

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Key concept in Historical Inquiry

Useful sheets

 

China's Dynasties

Dynasties of Ancient China
  • Xia dynasty. Xia dynasty is considered to be the first dynasty in ancient China which lasted for almost 500 years including the rule of 17 emperors. ...
  • Shang dynasty.
  • Chou(Zhou) dynasty. The founder of this dynasty was Wuwang. ...
  • Qin dynasty. ...
  • Han dynasty. ...
  • Six dynasties. ...
  • Sui dynasty. ...
  • Tang dynasty.

Chinese history

Explanation of Dynasties

Han Dynasty

HIstory of China - Han Dynasty

Legacy of Ancient China - there are many links here. 

Han Dynasty - an overview

Song Dynasty

China's age of Invention

Legacy of Ancient China - there are many links here.

Legendary First Dynasty

Shang Dynasty

Zhou Dynasty

Qin Dynasty - the first Emperor

Here are some sites to explore:

History of China - Qin Dynasty

Qin Dynasty - a detailed article