The Zhou Dynasty by: Ben Kinnamon and Nick Malagari

Dynasty Rule The Dynasty lasted for 900 years o The Dynasty started in 1027 B.C. o It ended in 256 B.C. The founding ruler was known as King Wu o Conquered the Shang Dynasty

Important Leaders King Wu ( B.C.)- the first Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty King Li of Zhou ( B.C.)- corrupt dictator who was exiled for his poor treatment of his subjects King You of Zhou ( B.C.)- final emperor of the Western Era. o Earthquake and attack destroyed the capitol o Capitol was moved east to Luoyi, beginning the Eastern Era King Ling of Zhou ( B.C)- Confucius was born during King Ling's reign King Nan of Zhou ( B.C)- Final emperor of the Eastern Era and the Zhou Dynasty as a whole.

Achievements Invented Compass( B.C.) Invented the Kite - first flying object Longest lasting Chinese Dynasty First hydraulic engineering projects Iron and Bronze Casting(tools and weapons) Discovered magnetism Used gold and silver inlays Produced glass Use of fertilizers and pesticides Studied and recorded astronomy and astronomical events

Notable Events Developed Chinese philosophies such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism o Referred to as The Golden Age of Chinese Philosphy The Zhou Dynasty defeated the Shang Dynasty Began the Mandate of Heaven o Mandate of Heaven stated that Heaven granted a ruler the right to rule During the second half of the Dynasty, the Warring States Period emerged o This was a time of fighting between the states in the Dynasty The State of Qin emerged victorious from this period, ending the Zhou Dynasty and beginning the Qin Dynasty

Hyperlink This is a link to a website that briefly summarizes the history of the Zhou Dynasty asty/zhou.html asty/zhou.html