- Period:
- 1046 BCE – 256 BCE
- Capital:
- Hao / Luoyang
- Region:
- Doğu Asya
- Type:
- dynasty
- Religion:
- Göğe tapınma, Konfüçyanizm, Taoizm
- Language:
- Eski Çince
- Government:
- Feodal Monarşi
Confucius, Laozi, and Sun Tzu lived during this period. The concept of the "Mandate of Heaven" emerged in the Zhou era.
Rulers (3)
- Kral Wu Wang · 1046 BCE–1043 BCE
- Naip Zhou Gong (Dük Zhou) · 1042 BCE–1036 BCE
- Kral Cheng Wang · 1042 BCE–1021 BCE
Related events
- Battle of Muye — Zhou defeats Shang · 1046 BCE
- Qin Empire and the Unification of China · 221 BCE
Frequently asked questions
- What was Zhou Dynasty?
- The longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history.
- When did Zhou Dynasty exist?
- 1046 BCE – 256 BCE
- What was the capital of Zhou Dynasty?
- Hao / Luoyang
- Where was Zhou Dynasty located?
- Doğu Asya