Xia Dynasty

Sources

"Mao Zedong proclaims People’s Republic of China." History. A+E Networks, 2009. December 5, 2015.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mao-zedong-proclaims-peoples-republic-of-china

"The Chinese Revolution of 1949." Office of the Historian. Bureau of Public Affairs, United States Department of State. 5 December 2012.https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/chinese-rev

Presidents (cont.)

Hu Jintao -

(2003-2012)

- Xi Jinping

(2008-present)

Presidents

Yang Shangkun (1988-1993) -

- Jiang Zemin (1993-2003)

Economy

- LARGEST

-F a s t e s t G r o w i n g

Political History

1949–1976: Socialist Transformation

1976–1989: Economic Reforms

1989–2002: Economic Growth

2002-present: Economy Continues to Grow

People's Republic of China

was founded by Mao Zedong in 1943 - declaring "The Chinese people have stood up!"

- was formally established

on October 1, 1949 under a communist

administration

Emperors

- Xia dynasty lasted nearly 500 years including the reigns of 17 emperors

• First to Emperor: Qi (Chee) (45 years)

• Last Emperor: Jie (Jee-AA) (52 years)

• Longest to be Emperor: Bujiang (Bu-jiang) (59 years)

Decline

Xia ended under the reign of Jie, a very notorious tyrannical emperor in Chinese history. After he succeeded to the throne, he lived an extravagant life day and night without any thought for his country or its people. In addition, he killed the patriotic ministers who presented him with good advice. All of his actions enraged the people so much that at last they rose up under the leadership of Tang (the chief of the Shang tribe and latter set up Shang Dynasty (17th - 11th century BC) and overthrew Xia.

Economy & crafts (cont.)

This was a prosperous time for the Xia dynasty. As irrigation improved the economy did as well due to greater harvests and minimized losses. This was not only good for the state as a whole but the individuals depending on farming more specifically. This later led to production of silk, the use of wheeled vehicles, and ships as well!

Economy & Crafts

During this dynasty, many achievements were made. The agricultural advancements laid a foundation for the future where higher production was needed. This is emphasized with the creation of irrigation to stop the flooding of the yellow river by the Xia. People lived mainly through agriculture using tools made of stone or bone. The Jade ware at that time was quite delicate and bronze vessels were created. Craftwork made of bronze embedded with jade also appeared. Commodity exchanges developed. A calendar system was devised which used both lunar and solar movements. This was known as the Chinese Lunar Calendar which is the earliest created in China.

Political History

It is Yu the Great who first set up the dynasty under the Abdication System (choosing the leader according to their ability). After he died, his son Qi (Chee) broke up this system. Qi encountered slight resistance from the Youhu tribe and used that as a conquest to unite the tribes as the Xia dynasty. From that time onwards, the Abdication System gave way to the Hereditary System.

Xia Dynasty

The first hereditary dynasty in Chinese ancient history, Xia was established by Qi, the son of Yu the Great. It was a league county formed by different tribes. This Dynasty marks the end of the primitive society and a step into the class society that was so prosperous.

Xia Dynasty (2100–1600 BC) & the People's Republic of China (1949–present)