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THE XIA DYNASTY The Xia Dynasty (21st - 16th century BC) is an important part of China's history. It is the first dynasty in Chinese history, and lasted nearly 500 years including the reigns of 17 emperors It is Yu the great who first set up the Xia Dynasty.  he is best remembered for teaching the people flood control techniques to tame China's rivers and lakes.   The Xia dynasty was the first to irrigate, produce cast bronze and a strong army. It used oracle bones and had a calendar. Xi Zhong is credited in legend with inventing a wheeled vehicle. He used a compass, square and rule.  The Xia Dynasty 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.

The Xia dynasty was a significant part of history It was a time of great happenings.

By Caitlin and Maddy