The history of China dates back very early in time, but periods of time are split into dynasties, which is basically a succession of rulers from the same family. Chinese dynasties started in 2100b.c.e with the Xia dynasty, but many other dynasties arose between 2100b.c.e and 589c.e. The Shang dynasty, western and eastern Zhou dynasties, the Qin dynasty, Han dynasty, and the Sui dynasties are just a handful of the Chinese dynasties that arose throughout time. these dynasties hold some of the biggest advancements in China such as developing writing, introduction of the chariot, and China being divided into 3 regional kingdoms.