The Xia dynasty was in place from 21st to the 17th century BCE.

Although the actual existence of this dynasty is still being debated by historians, much inventions that were found in other civlizations were used during in this Dynasty. Such inventions include wheeled vehicles, ships, armor, pottery, and silk making.

The very first leader of China was a man named Yu the Great.

Very little is known about this dynasty because many historians believe it to be mythical.