The Zhou DynastyThe Zhou Dynasty周朝 周朝

By: Kali Leibert and Jack EmmerlingBy: Kali Leibert and Jack Emmerling

Date Of RuleDate Of Rule

Lasted from 1,100-221 BCLasted from 1,100-221 BC Reigned the longest of all dynasties Reigned the longest of all dynasties

Important LeadersImportant Leaders

Kings Wen- Founder of dynastyKings Wen- Founder of dynasty Zhou Wu- First EmperorZhou Wu- First Emperor

Other RulersOther Rulers

Zhou Zhaowang- Ruled for 50 years Zhou Zhaowang- Ruled for 50 years (1052-1002)(1052-1002)

Zhou Chengwang- Ruled for 36 Zhou Chengwang- Ruled for 36 years (1115-1079)years (1115-1079)

Zhou Pingwang- Ruled for 50 years Zhou Pingwang- Ruled for 50 years (770-720)(770-720)

AchievementsAchievements

Agricultural- Agricultural- created field grid patterns, created field grid patterns, systematic irrigation, fertilization & and crop systematic irrigation, fertilization & and crop rotationrotation

Discovered iron deposits in China- Discovered iron deposits in China- created iron technology, many skilled craftsmancreated iron technology, many skilled craftsman

Literature- Literature- had Confucian schools, taught had Confucian schools, taught writing & language. Also had book of documents; writing & language. Also had book of documents; collection of mythical stories from the Shang collection of mythical stories from the Shang Dynasty to end of Zhou PeriodDynasty to end of Zhou Period

Notable EventsNotable Events

Ruled much of the Wei and Yellow Ruled much of the Wei and Yellow River ValleysRiver Valleys

Conquered Shang Dynasty (1046 BC)Conquered Shang Dynasty (1046 BC)

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