Xia dynasty

Also known as Xiahou shi, Xia, the Xia, Hia, the Hia, Hia dynasty, Hsia, the Hsia

the first hereditary dynasty recorded in the Chinese dynasties (ca. 2100 BCE--1916 BCE), house of Xiahou

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The Xia dynasty was China's first hereditary ruling family, lasting from around 2100 to 1916 BCE, marking the beginning of dynastic rule in Chinese history. It matters because it established the pattern of hereditary succession that would define Chinese governance for thousands of years to come.

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Part of: Three Dynasties
Continent: Asia
Capital: Dengfeng
Currency: Cypraea
Form of government: feudalism
Founded by: Yu the Great
Image: Xia dynasty.svg

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topic's main category: Category:Xia dynasty
Commons category: Xia Dynasty
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inception: 2205-00-00
described by source: Records of the Grand Historian
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1600-00-00
replaced by: Shang dynasty
ethnic group: Huaxia (ethnicity)
native label: 夏朝
language used: Chinese
replaces: Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors
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