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Ruling China from 1046 BC, the Zhou Dynasty is the longest-lasting in history, notable for establishing the Mandate of Heaven and producing foundational philosophies like Confucianism.
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When did the Zhou Dynasty begin ruling China?
The Zhou Dynasty began ruling China around 1046 BC after overthrowing the Shang Dynasty. It went on to become the longest-lasting dynasty in all of Chinese history, enduring for nearly eight centuries.
What was the Mandate of Heaven established by the Zhou?
The Mandate of Heaven was a political and religious ideology created by the Zhou Dynasty to justify their conquest of the Shang. It posited that the gods would only allow a regime to rule as long as its leaders remained just and virtuous.
What important philosophies originated during the Zhou Dynasty?
The Zhou Dynasty period saw the birth of foundational Chinese philosophies, most notably Confucianism and Daoism. These schools of thought emerged heavily during the later Eastern Zhou period, specifically in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States eras.
How is the history of the Zhou Dynasty divided?
Historians divide the dynasty into the Western Zhou and the Eastern Zhou periods. The era transitioned to the Eastern Zhou in 770 BC when the royal capital was moved east to Luoyang following an invasion.
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