| 夏代 | PrN: 2205-1766 BC dynasty |
| 商代 | PrN: 1765-1122 BC dynasty, oracle bones |
| 周代 | PrN: 1121-256 BC dynasty, Confucius |
| 春秋戰國 | PrN: 770-221 BC - 1. 770-476BC saw a proliferation of new ideas and philosophies b/c rulers were eager to find new means of battling 2. 475-221BC characterized by longer battles and sieges |
| 秦始皇 | PrN: (259-210 BC) First emperor of Qin, who unified China under the Qin Dynasty (221-206BC) |
| 漢代 | PrN: 206 BC-220 AD dynasty |
| 唐代 | PrN: 618-901 AD dynasty |
| 宋代 | PrN: 960-1279 AD dynasty |
| 元代 | PrN: 1271-1368 AD dynasty |
| 明代 | PrN: 1368-1644 AD dynasty |
| 清代 | PrN: 1644-1911 AD dynasty |