Zhou Dynasty By Kate Myers Lauren Bono
Zhou Dynasty ’ s Rule 1050 B.C. – 256 B.C. Capital - Haojing, Luoyang Official Language – Old Chinese Religion – Chinese folk religion, Hundred Schools of Thought Government – Monarchy/ Feudalism
Leaders of Zhou King Wu King Nan of Zhou
Achievements of Zhou Dynasty First hydraulic engineering project was introduced Dammed a river in Anhui province Produced the first hydraulic engineer of China, Marquis Wen of Wei Its army peaked in the 19 th century Origins of Native Chinese philosophy developed
Notable Events Divided into two periods Western Zhou Eastern Zhou Building the Great Wall Mandate of Heaven Religion transformed into Confucianism and Daoism
Contact With Other Cultures Land was divided into cultural fiefs that were subdivided Many states divided among the Zhou Empire Confucian culture spread to the different areas of the Zhou
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