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Zhou Dynasty

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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ZHOU DYNASTY

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RISE OF THE ZHOU

1122 B.C.E. Worked with the Shang, outshined them later.
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MANDATE OF HEAVEN

Ruler maintained order- heavens were happy.
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POLITICAL ORGANIZATION

Decentralized- conquerors ruled, gave property to subordinates.
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IRON METALLURGY

Monopolized iron weapon production. Iron weapons helped subordinates.
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WEAKENING OF THE ZHOU

Subordinates turned against rulers for their own gain. Ended 256 B.C.E.

Sam Carlen