WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The very earliest period in traditional Chinese history is called the Mythical Period, when-according to legend-the Xia dynasty ruled China. The Shang dynasty, the first historically confirmed dynasty, supposedly began when the Shang overthrew the Xia sometime around 1760 BCE.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Xia Dynasty was the first Chinese dynasty; it is still not known whether this dynasty existed or is only mythological. According to mythology, when the last Xia king became corrupt and cruel, Cheng Tang overthrew him in c. 1760 BCE and founded the Shang Dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -The argument claiming the Xia Dynasty is a mythological construct claims that the Zhou (and later dynasties) wanted to make clear that the previous ones lost their right to rule through immoral conduct and so created a proto-dynasty-the Xia-as a pre historic model for this.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cited in legends, the Xia Dynasty is an integral part of Chinese culture and heritage. Known to be the first dynasty in Ancient China, some historians debate the origins and roots of the Xia Dynasty (pronounced ‘Sha’) (2070-1600 BC).

Detailed explanation-5: -The Xia dynasty is said to be the first to irrigate, produce cast bronze, and build a strong army. It used oracle bones and had a calendar. Xi Zhong is credited in legend with inventing a wheeled vehicle.