Ancient and Imperial China: 600 BCE - 600 CE Second-Wave Civilizations

Ancient and Imperial China began in 600 BCE and lasted until 600 CE and was part of the Second-Wave Civilizations.

It was the longest lasting of the Ancient civilizations, having lasted over a thousand years.

The Chinese Empire was unified by the Qin Dynasty in 221 BCE and was ruled by the Han Dynasty during most of the Imperial period.

During this time, Confucianism and Daoism were the main philosophies that guided Chinese society.

Chinese culture spread through the Silk Road to the Middle East and Europe, introducing new customs and technologies.

Great advances were made in Chinese technology, literature, art, and mathematics during this period.

The Imperial period ended with the collapse of the Han Dynasty in 220 CE and the subsequent 6 dynasties.

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