| A | B |
|---|
| Shang Dynasty contributions | writing, use of bronze |
| Zhou dynasty contributions | idea of mandate of heaven, improved ways of farming |
| warring kingdoms period contributions | new forms of government |
| Qin dynasty contributions | building of great wall, standardization of weights and measures, creation of road system |
| Han dynasty contributions | civil service examinations, invention of paper, invention of seismograph, beginning of trade on the Silk Road |
| Han dynasty leader | Important Leaders: Gaozu, Wu Di |
| Qin dynasty leader | Important Leader: Shi Huangdi |
| Zhou dynasty leader | Important Leader: Wu |
