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The Zhou dynasty was a Chinese dynasty that followed the Shang dynasty and preceded the Qin dynasty. The Zhou dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history (790 years). The military control of China by the royal house, surnamed Ji, lasted initially from 1046 until 771
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Traditional myth
According to Chinese mythology, the Zhou lineage began when Jiang Yuan, a consort of the legendary Emperor Ku, miraculously conceived a...
See moreThe rulers of the Zhou dynasty were titled Wáng (王), which is normally translated into English as "king" and was also the Shang term
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See moreIn traditional Chinese astrology, Zhou is represented by two stars, Eta Capricorni (週一; Zhōu yī; 'the First Star of Zhou') and 21 Capricorni (週二; Zhōu èr; 'the Second Star of Zhou'), in
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See moreThe Zhou heartland was the Wei River valley; this remained their primary base of power after conquering the Shang.
Mandate of Heaven and the justification of power
Zhou rulers introduced what was to prove one of East Asia's most...
See more• Family tree of the Zhou dynasty
• Four occupations
• Historical capitals of China
• Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng...
See more• Fong, Wen, ed. (1980), The great Bronze Age of China: an exhibition from the People's Republic of China, New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, ISBN 978-0-87099-226-1.
• Lee, Yuan-Yuan; Shen, Sinyan (1999), Chinese Musical Instruments, Chinese...
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SECUREsco.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhou_dynastyThe Zhou dynasty lastit langer nor ony ither dynasty in Cheenese history (790 year). The militar control o Cheenae bi the ryal house, surnamed Ji, lastit …
- Releegion: Auncestor worship
- Common leids: Auld Cheenese
- Status: Kingdom
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