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Zhou dynasty
Sign in to saveAlso known as Zhou, Chou, Chew, Chou Dynasty, Chew Dynasty, Dynasty of Zhou, Dynasty of Chou
dynasty of Ancient Chinese kings (王) lasting from c. 1046 to 256 BC
The Zhou dynasty was a long-lasting ancient Chinese kingdom ruled by kings that existed for roughly 800 years, from around 1046 to 256 BC. It matters because it was one of the most significant periods in early Chinese history, during which important cultural, philosophical, and political developments took place that shaped Chinese civilization.
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- Instance of
- historical period
- Part of
- Three Dynasties
- Has part
- Western Zhou
- Country
- Chinese Empire
- Continent
- Asia
- Official language
- Old Chinese
- Currency
- knife money
- Form of government
- monarchy
- Followed by
- Qin dynasty
- Follows
- Shang dynasty
- Image
- Zhou capitales.svg
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- Commons category
- Zhou Dynasty
- topic's main category
- Category:Zhou dynasty
- inception
- 1100-00-00
- dissolved, abolished or demolished date
- 0256-01-01
- described by source
- Records of the Grand Historian
- replaced by
- Qin dynasty
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- Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
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Encyclopedic overview
Modern
Republic of China (mainland, 1912–1949)
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