China is one of the important cradles of mankind. After a long evolution, primitive people and clan tribes appeared in different periods, such as Yuanmou people, Lantian people, Beijingers, cavemen and Banpo people. At the same time, they experienced several stages: primitive people, matriarchal society and paternal society.

China is an ancient country with splendid civilization. Since entering the threshold of civilization, China has experienced Xia Dynasty, Shang Dynasty, Western Zhou Dynasty, Eastern Zhou Dynasty (Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period), Qin Dynasty, Western Han Dynasty, Eastern Han Dynasty, Three Kingdoms, Western Jin Dynasty, Sixteen Eastern Jin Countries, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Five Dynasties and Ten Countries, Song, Liao, Xia and Jin Dynasties, Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty.

Rulers of the past dynasties, with their own achievements, staged dramas of different contents on the historical stage, which were either immortal or infamous. Among them, in Xia, Shang, Western Zhou and Spring and Autumn Period, it experienced the whole process of the development of slave society. From the Warring States period, the feudal society was conceived and formed, and the first centralized and unified feudal empire in the history of China was established in the Qin Dynasty.

Since then, the Han Dynasty was a stage of rapid growth of feudal society, and the Tang and Song Dynasties experienced the most glorious era of feudal society. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, feudal society declined from prosperity to decline, and finally began to enter a troubled modern society.

In thousands of years of ancient history, the Chinese nation, with its tenacious will and pioneering wisdom, has written a magnificent historical picture, and at the same time created extremely brilliant material civilization and spiritual civilization in world history.

The Great Wall of Wan Li, the Grand Canal, the Forbidden City in Ming and Qing Dynasties and various unearthed cultural relics all reflect bold and superb production techniques; At the same time, countless outstanding figures have been produced in the fields of thought, culture, science and technology, and unparalleled profound achievements have been created; Numerous scientific and technological achievements, including compass, papermaking, gunpowder and printing, have benefited all mankind.

Brief description of historical dynasties: Xia and Shang Dynasties, Western Zhou Dynasty and Eastern Zhou Dynasty are divided into two parts, the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Unifying the Qin and Han Dynasties, Wei Shuwu was divided into three parts, extending to the Jin Dynasty. The Northern and Southern Dynasties coexisted, and the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties passed on. After Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, the dynasty ended.

Extended data:

According to historical documents and archaeological evidence, the history of China (Yanhuang civilization) can be divided into ten periods:

Yanhuang, Yu Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, Qi and Chu Dynasties, Qin and Han Dynasties;

Wei and Jin Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties, Song and Yuan Dynasties, Ming and Qing Dynasties, * * * and.

1. Yanhuang period: represented by Yangshao culture, it lasted about 2400 years (from the 50th century BC to the 26th century BC). Agricultural society, late matriarchal society, bronze age and early paternal society shall prevail. Private ownership, commerce, war and slavery have emerged during the Yanhuang period.

2. Yu Xia period: represented by Longshan culture and Qijia culture, it lasted for about one thousand years (26th century BC to16th century BC). The bottom of Erlitou culture: the symbols of ancient civilization such as early bronze age, two-wheeled vehicles, cities and characters shall prevail. Zhuan Xu, Yao, Shun and Yu in the legendary era can all be studied in the stories of this era.

Third, the Shang and Zhou Dynasties: the middle of the Bronze Age, the middle of the enfeoffment system, with Yin Ruins and Oracle Bone Inscriptions as typical representatives. The trilogy of this era consists of the trilogy of Tang Dynasty, Wu Wang's attack on Zhou Dynasty and Han Dynasty's rebellion. About 800 years.

Fourth, Qi and Chu: The age of copper and iron, about 600 years. Many neighboring nationalities, represented by Qi and Chu (representing the coastal areas and the Yangtze River valley respectively), merged into China on a large scale, which laid the foundation for the final formation of the Han nationality.

In this era, the enfeoffment system collapsed from its peak, the society changed dramatically, and the feudal monarchy sprouted. There are some important historical stories, such as the peace in the Western Zhou Dynasty, the eastward movement of Pingdong, the conquest of the Central Plains by respecting the king, the political reform of Shang Yang and the battle of Changping.

Five, Qin and Han Dynasties: Beginning of the Iron Age, China entered the imperial age. Cai Lun's improvement of papermaking is of epoch-making significance, with the slogan of "Great Unity, Same Book" and Historical Records and Hanshu as the symbols of the times. There are some important historical stories, such as the annexation of six countries by the State of Qin, the uprising in Daze Township, the dispute between Chu and Han, Zhang Qian's mission to the western regions, Huo Qubing's closure of the wolf's residence, Zhaojun's departure from the fortress, and Ban Chao's joining the army.

Sixth, Wei and Jin Dynasties. Kang Long has feelings, the Yellow Scarf Uprising, Three Kingdoms and Two Jin Dynasties, Five Chaos and Sixteen Countries, Northern and Southern Dynasties.

Seven, Sui and Tang Dynasties. Phoenix nirvana, prosperous Sui and Tang Dynasties, Sui Kewenju, Mahayana Xuanzang, Zhenguan Tiankhan, and then Emperor Goddess. (Emperor Wendi Sui ...)

Eight, Song Yuanji. There is one family in the world, heaven in hell, extreme civilization, great achievements in barbarism, endless pain in China's wounds, and enlightenment from the magic whip. (Borrowing the meaning of the European Renaissance) (Crusades, Mongolia's Western Expedition, Baghdad's Centennial Translation Movement ...)

Nine, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Huang Liangshi, Conan Red Mansion, Millennium Dream, Centennial Shame, Gold Powder Empire, Malignant Tumor, Totalitarian Prison, 100,000 Merits, all married. (Dream of Red Mansions ...)

X. * * * and discipline. Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Westernization Movement, Sino-Japanese War, Long March of Northern Expedition, Republic of China Peace, War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.

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