Ancient China
Shang Dynasty
This is a picture of a Chinese war charioteer. It symbolizes the Shang Dynasty's well organized army.
Qin Dynasty
The picture to the left shows the Great Wall of China. This wall helped to keep invaders out of China.
Han Dynasty
During the Han Dynasty, people used the Silk Road as a trading route. The Chinese traded with the Greeks and Romans.
Chinese Philosophies
The teachings of Buddhism became popular with the Chinese peasants. They enjoyed the teachings of this philosophy or religion because it helped them to find comfort in the values that Buddhism championed.