Chinese Dynasties

The ruling chinese dynasties that prospered were the Shang dynasty, Chou or Zhou dynasty and Han dynasty.

Do you know, what is a dynasty?

A dynasty is a sequence of rulers from the same family. Throughout most of China�s history, it was ruled by powerful families called Dynasties. These dynasties ruled China for over 3000 years. The Chinese civilization is classified according to the dynasties that ruled them.

Do you know, which was the earliest dynasty that prospered in China?

The earliest ruling dynasty that prospered in China was the Shang dynasty followed by Chou or Zhou and Han dynasty.

The Shang Dynasty (1600 BCE -1046 BCE):

The Shang Dynasty, also known as Yin dynasty, ruled China from 1600 BCE to 1046 BCE and heralded the Bronze Age in China. They were known for their advancement in math, astronomy and military technology.

The Chou or Zhou Dynasty (1046 BCE - 256 BCE):

The next dynasty was the Chou or Zhou Dynasty, which ruled China from 1046 BCE to 256 BCE. They ruled from the eleventh century till the third century BCE. The Chou period is known as the classical period of China.

Why the Chou dynasty period is known as the classical period of China?

The Chou dynasty period is known as the classical period of China because during this period the culture of China developed to great heights. This dynasty was followed by a number of dynasties which ruled over China including Han Dynasty that ruled over China from 25 CE � 220 CE.

Chinese Dynasties Questions

1. Which dynasty was also known as Yin dynasty?
a. Chou dynasty
b. Xia dynasty
c. Han dynasty
d. Shang Dynasty

2. The reign of which dynasty is known as the classical period of China?
a. Shang Dynasty
b. Han Dynasty
c. Chin Dynasty
d. Chou Dynasty

3. What is a dynasty?
a. A family business
b. Monarchy
c. Empire
d. A succession of rulers from the same family

4. Which dynasty ruled over China from the period 25 CE to 220 CE?
a. Shang Dynasty
b. Zhou dynasty
c. Chou Dynasty
d. Han Dynasty

5. Which was the earliest dynasty that prospered in China?
a. Han Dynasty
b. Chin Dynasty
c. Chou Dynasty
d. Shang Dynasty

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