Chinese Dynasties

• Xia Dynasty (2040 BCE–1556 BCE)
  
• Shang Dynasty (1556 BCE–1046 BCE)
  
• Zhou Dynasty (1046 BCE–256 BCE)
  
• Qin Dynasty (221 BCE–206 BCE)
  
• Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220)
  
• Three Kingdoms (220–280)
  
• Jin Dynasty (265–420)
  
• Southern and Northern Dynasties (420–589)
  
• Sui Dynasty (581–618)
  
• Tang Dynasty (618–907)
  
• Song Dynasty (960–1279)
  
• Mongol Empire (1271–1368)
  
• Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)
  
• Manchu Empire (1644–1912)