Zhou Dynasty By Shaken Abylaikhan

Introduction Research question: How much Zhou dynasty was important to world? Because in period time of Zhou Dynasty discovered everything. For example: New philosophies, innovations, inventions and development in different branches of science.

Outcomes: After the lesson, listeners will be able to… Discuss how much importance of ancient civilizations to modern ones. Read critically provided information about Zhou Dynasty. Well answer to research question. Summarize information to make valid, well- supported arguments

How much importance of ancient civilizations to nowadays world? Ancient civilizations are our past history. If in that time no appeared discoveries, our nowadays can be another. So ancient civilizations are our roots and cradle and we should research our history!

Rise of the Zhou Dynasty 1099 BCE Zhou Dynasty begins: King Wen devises a plan to undermine the Shang and grows the strength of the Zhou while building alliances with neighboring chiefs to help the Zhou wage war.  The Shang are threatened by his power, capture him then release him for a ransom of gifts. The first part of the Zhou period is called the "Western Zhou" (11th cent.-770 BCE) because the main royal seat was located in the west, near modern. The Zhou Dynasty rises against the Shang

Eastern Zhou Dynasty 770 BCE Eastern Zhou Begins: The capital city was moved from Haojing to Luoyang after King You was killed during a barbarian invasion, because of it's more secured location.

Warring States Period 476-221 BCE The Warring States: Seven states in China eventually started fighting for control on an almost incessant basis. None of these states seemed able to completely take control over any of the other, but they all were able to keep the others from gaining control from the Zhou. Eventually, the Qin won out and started the Qin Dynasty period.

Fall of the Zhou Dynasty In 256 BCE, King Nan was killed when the Qin invaded the city of Chengzhou. This officially ended the Zhou Dynasty, but a new period did not begin until the period of war between the other seven states ended. The three largest powers ­ the Qin, Qi and Chu ­ continued to wage war until, finally, the Qin won out in 221 BCE.

In period time of Zhou Dynasty appeared: new right to rule, military rulers Warlords, new philosophies, innovations and development in different branches of science and great invention Great wall etc. New right to rule- Mandate of heaven. Mandate of Heaven is if a ruler failed to act properly, it lost this right. It is help to be good and great imperator. Therefore increase life of nation. Divide the power to military rulers- Warlords. It is help to leader of Dynasty with power. In that period appeared 3 philosophies. There are Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism.

Philosophy Confucianism Daoism Legalism 770 - 476 BCE Philosophy Begins: Thinkers began to become an important part of Chinese culture.  During the Spring and Autumn period, Daoism, Confucianism and Legalism all became large parts of society and how rulers would make decisions.   Confucius was one of China's greatest philosophers.   His beliefs and teachings live on today.

INNOVATION NEW TECHNOLOGY Calendar Metalwork Crossbow Calendar- is show us days. It change our worldview of TIME. Metalwork- Chinese nation create different methods of metalwork. Crossbow (200 BCE)- This is invention was important because it was used to kill animals. Too Zhou Dynasty development in different branches of science

Artisanry perfection of bronze casting, development of lost wax technology gold and silver inlays in metal and wooden/lacquered objects begin of iron casting technology and widespread use of iron tools during Warring States Period development of warfare technology like iron weapons, armament, chariots and fortifications engineering technology for irrigation, drainage, waterways, canals, dikes, dams development of music by pipes and bells dyeing of yarns and woven materials like silk and linen glass production multi-color lacquering of wooden or bamboo objects

Astrology Geography Physics Perfection of the calendar Regular observation of the starry sky and recording of irregular Astronomical events Maps of the starry sky; first geographical maps Division of China into the Nine Provinces Discovering of magnetism

Mathematics description of basic arithmetic and fractions calculating with chips or tallies geometry and trigonometry

Agriculture Medicine amelioration of ploughing methods use of fertilizers and pesticides descriptions of healing methods like acupuncture and moxibustion 

GREAT WALL Great wall invention was very important, because it protected Chinese nation from attack barbarians. It got to nation time for the development.

Summarize information to make valid, well-supported arguments. Topic Zhou Dynasty was important to the world. Argument #1 In period time of Zhou Dynasty development different branches of science, there are astrology, astronomy, physics, mathematics, agriculture and Medicine. Argument #2 In that period appeared 3 philosophies, which all of them became large parts of society and how rulers would make decisions. There are Daoism, Confucianism and Legalism.  Argument #3 Great wall invention was very important, because it protected Chinese nation from attack barbarians and give them time to development. Conclusion Zhou Dynasty has very importance to world, because in that period development different branches of science, appeared 3 philosophies, different innovations and Great Wall. All of them have importance to nowadays world.

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