Dynasties of China
Neolithic Period, c.6500-1700 BC
Xia Dynasty, c.2100-1600 BC
Shang Dynasty, c.1600-1100 BC
Zhou Dynasty, c.1100-256 BC
Qin Dynasty, 221-206 BC
Han Dynasty, 206 BC-AD 220
Three Kingdoms, 220-265
Jin Dynasty, 265-420
Southern Dynasty, 420-589
Northern Dynasty, 386-581
Sui Dynasty, 581-618
Tang Dynasty, 618-907
Five Dynasties, 907-960
Liao Dynasty, 947-1124
Song Dynasty, 960-1279
Jin Dynasty, 1115-1234
Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911
Republic of China, 1912-1949
People's Republic of China, from 1949 on
See: Chronology Section for details
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