Chinese Dynasties

scapegoated for the Cultural Revolution.
Consisted of Jiang Quing, Mao Zedong's wife, Zhang Zhunqiao, Yao Wenyuan and Wang Hongwen

first leader of the People's Republic of CHina. Initiated the Great Leap Forward, an unsuccessful attempt to industrialize which may have led to the CUltural Revolution.

Author of the Little Red Book, the second most printed book after the Bible

Sun Yat-sen's successor who took power over Wang Jingwei.

fought a civil war against the communist forces of Mao Zedong

Founded by the Hongwu emperor

famous for fine pottery

saw the completion of the Great Wall

Emperor Yongle of this dynasty constructed the Forbidden City

Grand Admiral Zheng He made several voyages traveling as far as the eastern coast of Africa

Portuguese found Macau

Wu Cheng-en published Journey to the West (monkey)

period of Mongol rule following the victories of Kublai Kahn

Founded by Taizu

saw conflict between the reformists led by Wang Anshi and the conservatives led by Sima Guang

saw the re-establishment of the navy

saw the first use of paper money in history

Jurchen soldiers of the Jin dynasty kidnapped Emperor Qinzong bringing and end to the Northern Song dynasty

the Jingkang incident brought an end to the northern branch of this dynasty.

a loss at the Battle of Yamen to Kublai Kahn brought an end to this dynasty

Founded by Gaozu and ruled by the Li family

the golden age of Chinese culture that saw poets like Tu Fu and Li Po

Wu Zeitan interrupted this dynasty

saw An Lushan's rebellion

had it's capital at Chang'an

lost the Battle of Talas to the Abbasid Caliphate

the Diamond Sutra was created

Brought an end to the rule of Xian and the Han Dynasty. Led by Zhang Jiao

period following the Yellow Turban Rebellion when the kingdoms of Wei led by Cao Cao, Shu led by Liu Bei, and Wu led by Sun Quan all vied for power.

the first imperial Chinese dynasty. founded by Qin Shi Huangdi

saw construction of the Great Wall begin

a key figure of this dynasty was Li Si

founded by King Wu after he defeated the Shang dynasty at the Battle of Muye

the longest-lasting chinese dynasty

saw important philosophers like Confucius, Mencius, Laozi, Mozi, and Han Feizei

Sun Tzu wrote the Art of War during this time

started construction on the Grand Canal

Founded by Wen

saw the Grand Canal completed

earliest Chinese characters appear on oracle bones. The high god Di is worshiped. the capital is Yin

first historical dynasty

Founded by Emperor Gao of the Liu family

Wu Di is the greastest ruler

The historian Sima Qin recorded the first history of China during this period

Silk Road is established

Cai Lun invented paper

interrupted by the short-lived Xin dynasty of Wang Mang

ended during the reign of Xian by the Yellow Turban Rebellion

founded by the Jurchen warlord Nurhaci

also known as the Manchu dynasty

one of it's great rulers was Kangxi

with a rein of 61 years, he was the longest ruling Chinese emperor in history.

compiled a great dictionary

put down the Taipang Rebellion led by Hong Xiaquan

the Opium wars begin

Empress Cixi of this dynasty encouraged the Boxer Rebellion

Hundred Days Reform

the Abdication of Henry Pu-Yi during the conflicts between Yuan Shikai and Sun Yat-sen bring an end to this dynasty and imperial China

"Father of Modern China" transitioned China in a national state following the rule of Yuan Shikai

three people's principles (nationalism, social welfare, democratic government)

envisioned an industrial project which eventually became the Three Gorges Dam