Ancient China

Group: First a group of people settled around the yellow river, in what is now China. Next, the first Kings and Queens took power. Many things were invented such as writing, iron, fishing, currency, and weapons. Many religions sprouted, such as Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Then, the first trade routes were constructed such as the Silk Road which connected from China to Rome and it was 4,000 Miles long. Finally, China was unified under a single emperor.

Self: After Jesus was born, many more advances and accomplishments came along in China such as the Silk Road, iron technology, advancement in weaponry, peace, hot air balloon, wheel barrow, and irrigation. Also the first female emperor of China came along in the Tang dynasty plus Buddhism was officially counted as a religion. During the Five Dynasties China developed more inventions and advancements such as printing, paper money, palace made bronze coins. Later on, Mathematics and Astrology was created in China. When Marco Polo came to China in 960 A.D. he discovered the Silk Road which connected China and Rome. Also poetry and art was produced. After Marco Polo, China was taken over by the Mongols. After the Mongols rule a Renaissance in China happened plus the building of the Great Wall of China again and more goods came on the Silk Road to trade. Finally, after many years of Ancient China the Qing Dynasty of China was the last dynasty of the dynastic era. The Opium wars happened and in result China lost. These wonderful accomplishments, advances, technology, and inventions made China what it is today! Word Count : 264