Why Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing?

The appellation of dynasties in history has its special significance. Generally can be divided into four categories:

The first category uses the original place names or tribal names, such as Shang, Qin and Han;

The second category uses titles or titles, such as Sui, Tang and Song;

The third category uses local products, such as Liao (wrought iron) and Jin;

The meaning of the fourth category of words, such as Xia, Yuan, Ming and Qing.