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Ancient China Part 2

The Zhou Dynasty China’s longest reigning dynasty (RULED FOR 800 YEARS) 1042- Rebels overthrow the Shang Rulers led by Wu Wang.

The Zhou Dynasty Rule King led the government by a BUREAUCRACY. Made up of government officials that complete government task. Larger then the Shang Dynasty Kingdoms were divided into territories that were governed by trusted Aristocrats King’s entire duty is to carry out religious ceremonies and please the gods.

Mandate of Heaven The belief that the Chinese Kings had the power to rule: reason being the gods would only choose a wise and good person to be King. The King must rule in the most proper way know as DAO If there was a natural disaster or bad harvest then the King has failed at their job.

Warring States Period Over time the Aristocrats became more powerful and began to govern their own territories no matter what the king said. Aristocrats fought one another constantly for 200 years. (400’s to 200’s BC) Farmers were forced to be soldiers Weapons used Spears, crossbows, and swords. Over time they introduced horses (the chines created a Saddle and Stirrups)

Social Classes in Ancient China 4 Main Social Classes Aristocrats Farmers Artisans Merchants

Aristocrats Very Wealthy Owned large estates Lived in tile roof houses with gardens and courtyards Land was divided equally among all male heirs once the eldest male died.

Farmers 9 out of 10 Chinese people were farmers Lived in RURAL VILLIAGES Rented fields from Aristocrats to farm and make a living Owned a very small plot of land to grow food for their family to live off of.

Artisans Crafted all types of things for the Aristocrats and Farmers. Such as tools, weapons, silk, clothing, art Learned skills from their fathers and passed it on to their own children. Lived in the town

Merchants Traded and bought goods to the Aristocrats from foreign lands. Most became wealthy Lived in towns Most believed merchants did not follow the philosophies of Daoism or Confucianism

Chinese Family Structure Family is the center of life Parents had many children to help with the work in the house or the farm. Practiced FILIAD PIETY Men are more respected in society due to their work and skill. Women raised children, took care of the household, and finances.