Xia Dynasty 2100–1600 BCE
Shang Dynasty 1600–1046 BCE
Zhou Dynasty 1122–256 BCE
Qin Dynasty 221 BCE–206 BCE
Han Dynasty 206 BCE–220 CE
Three Kingdoms 220–280 (Wei, Shu and Wu)
Jin Dynasty 265–420
Southern & Northern Dynasties 420–589
Sui Dynasty 581–618
Tang Dynasty 618–907
Second Zhou Dynasty 690–705
Liao Dynasty 907–1125
Song Dynasty 1125–1271
Yuan Dynasty 1271–1368
