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The Zhou Dynasty

The Zhou Dynasty. By: Mirone Taye and Christina Oey. King Wu of the Zhou dynasty. He conquered the Shang dynasty and established it as the Zhou dynasty. King Wu faithfully followed his ancestors’ teachings . people believe that he was chosen by heaven

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The Zhou Dynasty

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  1. The Zhou Dynasty By: Mirone Taye and Christina Oey

  2. King Wu of the Zhou dynasty • He conquered the Shang dynasty and established it as the Zhou dynasty. • King Wu faithfully followed his ancestors’ teachings. • people believe that he was chosen by heaven • The Zhou Dynasty was an important period of Chinese history. 37 emperors ruled for nine hundred years before the Zhou Dynasty was conquered by the Qin Dynasty in 221 B.C.

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  4. Where was this dynasty located? • Its was located near the Yellow and China sea • Was west the Shang Dynasty, but after the defeat of Shang the borders was extended .

  5. The mandate of heaven • What is the mandate of heaven? • The mandate of heaven is this idea that heaven chose china’s ruler and gave them powers. • This was a new political order for the citizens to follow the mandate of heaven.

  6. Zohu dynasty leaders

  7. inventions • They invented many military weapons • Created many herbal and other kinds of medicines • Mostly adopted the Shang lifestyle • Invented chopsticks

  8. Fun Facts  • This was the longest lasting dynasty • Chopsticks were invented in the Zhou dynasty • Confucius was born in this dynasty • One of the 1st dynasty that started to collect books. • Claimed that the Shang dynasty lost the mandate of heaven due to poor governing.

  9. 感谢你们聆听我的项目 • Questions ? • Comments? • Concerns?

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