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Shang |
1, 1600-1046BC, first archaelogically supported dynasty, used oracle bones, bronze artifacts, Yin, Yin capital near Anyang, rulers: Pan Geng |
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Zhou |
2, 1122-256BC, Spring and Autumn period -> Warring States period, development of Chinese philosophy (6thC BC): Confucius, Laozi (Dao), Mozi (Mohism), Mengzi/Mencius (Confucian), Shang Yang and Han Feizi (Legalism), Sun Tzu (Art of War), Xun Zi (Confucian); chariot warfare, hydraulic engineering, rulers: Ji family |
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Qin |
3 |
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Han |
4 |
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Sui |
5 |
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Tang |
6 |
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Song |
7 |
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Yuan |
8 |
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Ming |
9 |
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Qing |
10 |
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Xia |
i, 2070-1600BC, mythical, first dynasty in Sima Qian's Records of the Grand Historian, precedent for dynastic rule: Shun -> Yu -> Qi; I Ching from period |
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