Xia dynasty (Chinese: 夏朝; Pinyin: xià cháo; Wade–Giles: Hsia-ch'ao) was the first dynasty of China. It was founded in 2100 BC and ended in 1600 BC. Until archaeologists dug at Erlitou in Henan Province, many scientists were not sure if the Xia Dynasty was real or a myth. The last king was Jie who was said to be cruel and greedy. He was defeated by T'ang, the king of the Shang people from the east.
Xia dynasty
Questions and Answers
Q: What is the Xia dynasty?
A: The Xia dynasty was the first dynasty of China.
Q: When was the Xia dynasty founded?
A: The Xia dynasty was founded in 2100 BC.
Q: When did the Xia dynasty end?
A: The Xia dynasty ended in 1600 BC.
Q: How did archaeologists prove the existence of the Xia Dynasty?
A: Archaeologists proved the existence of the Xia Dynasty by digging at Erlitou in Henan Province.
Q: Who was the last king of the Xia Dynasty?
A: The last king of the Xia Dynasty was Jie.
Q: How was Jie described?
A: Jie was described as cruel and greedy.
Q: Who defeated Jie?
A: T'ang, the king of the Shang people from the east, defeated Jie.