Northern Qi

Northern Qi was a state in North China (East Asia) that lasted from 550 to 577 CE, about 27 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

A dynasty of the Gao family in the northeast, known for unstable and cruel rulers. The Northern Zhou conquered it in 577.

See Northern Qi on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 550 to 577 CE
Duration: 27 years
Type: State
Region: North China, East Asia
Language family: Chinese
Capital: Ye

Came from

Eastern Wei 534 to 550 CE

Became

Northern Zhou 557 to 581 CE

Neighbours in East Asia

Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
Asuka period 538 to 710 CE
Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 644 CE
Gaya confederacy c. 42 to 562 CE
Tuyuhun c. 285 to 670 CE
Liang dynasty 502 to 557 CE
Chen dynasty 557 to 589 CE
Northern Zhou 557 to 581 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Gupta Empire c. 320 to 550 CE, South Asia
First Turkic Khaganate 552 to 603 CE, Central and North Asia

Questions

When did Northern Qi exist?

550 to 577 CE, about 27 years.

Where was Northern Qi?

North China, in East Asia. Its capital was Ye.

What language did Northern Qi speak?

Chinese. This family includes Sinitic languages.

What came before Northern Qi?

Eastern Wei.

What came after Northern Qi?

Northern Zhou.