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"For many years, the Xia Dynasty was thought to be a part of a myth that the Chinese tell as part of their history. The Xia Dynasty was in oral histories, but no archaeological evidence was found of it until 1959. Excavations at Erlitous, in the city of Yanshi, uncovered what was most likely a capital of the Xia Dynasty. The site showed that the people were direct ancestors of the Lungshan and were predecessors of the Shang. Radiocarbon dates from this site indicate that they existed from 2100 to 1800 B.C. Despite this new archaeological evidence of the Xia, they are not universally accepted as a true dynasty.
"The Xia were agrarian people, with bronze weapons and pottery. The ruling families used elaborate and dramatic rituals to confirm their power to govern. The rulers often acted as shamans, communicating with spirits for help and guidance."
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Why historians are not sure if xia dynasty existed?
Historians know about the Xia dynasty because of stories. Archaeologists have not yet found evidence of this dynasty, so many believe that it never existed. Chinese people honor these stories, though.
What is the first Chinese Dynasty with written records?
According to some of the earliest records of the Shang, the first dynasty was the Xia dynasty. But some historians believe this dynasty is a myth. I think the Xia dynasty really was an existent dynasty however so I would say it is the earliest. It started at about 2000 B.C. and ended at about 1600 B.C.
Which legendary dynasty was started by Yu?
The Xia dynasty was started by Yu the Great.
What was the first Chinese dynasty?
Hi Guys the First Chinese Dynasty was the Xia Dynasty. Yu the Great established this Dynasty in 1600 BC. When he got killed china was ruled by the shang Dynasty Changes from Deathmanf1re: The first dynasty was not Xia as some people say. Yan Huang Zi Sun was the first dynasty. The first guy was Huang Di then Yao then Sun and finally Yu. The reason why they started Xia dynasty is because before Xia, people were elected to be the leader but Yu was killed by his son and his son was the leader so people think that only the oldest son can be the emperor/leader.
What was the third dynasty of china?
It is hard to say because there is slim evidence that there that around 2000 B.C., a dynasty called the Xia (pronounced Syah) existed. Some historians do not believe this dynasty was ever real and only a myth. I think the Xia dynasty was real so speaking from my point of view, the Qin (pronounced Chin) dynasty was the fourth. But if you don't think the Xia dynasty existed than the Han dynasty is the fourth.
Why historians are not sure if xia dynasty existed?
Historians know about the Xia dynasty because of stories. Archaeologists have not yet found evidence of this dynasty, so many believe that it never existed. Chinese people honor these stories, though.
What is the first Chinese Dynasty with written records?
According to some of the earliest records of the Shang, the first dynasty was the Xia dynasty. But some historians believe this dynasty is a myth. I think the Xia dynasty really was an existent dynasty however so I would say it is the earliest. It started at about 2000 B.C. and ended at about 1600 B.C.
Why were the archaeaological discoveries at erltitou and anyang important and how did they change western historians views of the xia and shang dynasties?
NOT true. The Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC) came immediately after the Xia Dynasty
Historians of china have traditionally dated the beginning of chinease civilization to be?
founding of the xia dynasty ,about which little is known.
Historians of china have traditionally dated the beginning of chinease civilzation to be?
founding of the xia dynasty ,about which little is known.
Which legendary dynasty was started by Yu?
The Xia dynasty was started by Yu the Great.
Historians of china have traditionally dated the beginning of Chinese civilization to be?
C. the founding of the Xia dynasty, about which little is known. :)
During what year did the Xia dynasty occur?
we don't know
What was the first Chinese dynasty?
Hi Guys the First Chinese Dynasty was the Xia Dynasty. Yu the Great established this Dynasty in 1600 BC. When he got killed china was ruled by the shang Dynasty Changes from Deathmanf1re: The first dynasty was not Xia as some people say. Yan Huang Zi Sun was the first dynasty. The first guy was Huang Di then Yao then Sun and finally Yu. The reason why they started Xia dynasty is because before Xia, people were elected to be the leader but Yu was killed by his son and his son was the leader so people think that only the oldest son can be the emperor/leader.
What was the third dynasty of china?
It is hard to say because there is slim evidence that there that around 2000 B.C., a dynasty called the Xia (pronounced Syah) existed. Some historians do not believe this dynasty was ever real and only a myth. I think the Xia dynasty was real so speaking from my point of view, the Qin (pronounced Chin) dynasty was the fourth. But if you don't think the Xia dynasty existed than the Han dynasty is the fourth.
Who was the leader of the xia dynasty?
King yu was the first King/Empoeror of the xia Dynasty
What was the first know civilazation in china?
The first know civilization in China was Xia dynasty.
