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220
End of the Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty had a firm grasp on China, and after it fell it Left China in a state of anarchy for 400 years. -
Period: 589 to 618
Sui dynasty
The Sui Dynasty was in control at this time, and the Grand Canal was built, allowing for increased amounts of goods to be transported longer distances. -
Period: 618 to 907
Tang Dynasty
This dynasty experienced prosperity, and also large expansion, establishing things such as the Tributary system. -
840
Period of Buddhist persecution
Buddhism influenced China, but not easily. Buddhist endured periods of persecution before their religion gained traction in China. -
907
End of the Tang Dynasty
Corrupted leaders led to decline and eventually downfall. -
Period: 960 to 1279
Song Dynasty
This dynasty brought an excessive increase in bureaucracy, a shifting of the capital, and Nebo-Confucianism. -
1050
Invention of Block printing with movable type
This invention allowed literature to be more affordable and widespread. -
1100
Invention of Gunpowder
This is quite important.... fireworks and guns... -
1119
First reference to use of compass for sea navigation
The Chinese used compasses to navigate and have large parts in trade, along with their massive ships. -
Period: 1279 to 1368
Mongol (Yuan) dynasty rules all China
The Mongols were influential in many ways in China.
