The Zhou Dynasty

Introduction

• During the rule of the Shang, a great gap existed between the rich and poor. Shang kings lived in luxury and treated other people cruelly.
• As a result, they lost the support of the people in their kingdom.
• In 1045 B . C . an aristocrat named Wu Wang led a rebellion against Shang.
• After defeating Shang, Wu began a new dynasty called the Zhou.

The Zhou Government

• The Zhou dynasty was longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history ruling for more than 800 years.
• The Zhou kings ruled much like Shang rulers with the Zhou king at the head of the government. Like the Shang rulers, the Zhou king was in charge of defending the kingdom.
• Under him was a bureacracy which is made up of appointed officials who are responsible for different areas of government.

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