Qin Dynasty

Qin"chin"The foreign word “China” has its roots in this dynasty’s name, Qin. Weights and measures as well as the Chinese system of writing were standardized under Qin’s rule.Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi united China after the Warring States Period and in the short time he reigned managed to construct two of China’s most famous historic monuments (at the cost of thousands of lives). His tomb, now called the Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors & Horses Museum is on most visitors’ itineraries and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He also began construction on what is known today as The Great Wall of China.
Xia Dynasty ca 2000-1500BC
Shang Dynasty 1700-1027BC
Zhou Dynasty 1027-221BC
Qin Dynasty 221-207BC
Han Dynasty 206BC - AD 220
Three Kingdoms 220-280
Western Jin Dynasty 265-420
Southern and Northern Dynasties 420-588
Sui Dynasty 581-617
Tang Dynasty 618-907
Five Dynasties & Ten Kingdoms 907-979
Liao Dynasty 916-1125
Song Dynasty 960-1279
Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368
Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Qing Dynasty 1644-1911
Republic of China 1911-1949
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