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Zhou army attacks Shang capital. King Di Xin of the Shang burns himself in the palace
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Chariot is first introduced in China in 1045 B.C
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First Zhou emperor Ji Chang (king wu) starts Zhou dynasty
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Many small fights between states break out.
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Iron becomes the main metal and copper coins are first used
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Chinese Philospher Confucius spreads his ideas on politics and home life to the people of china
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After a time of small wars among states new states Qin,Jin,Chu and Qi are born
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Sun Tzu military general writes "The Art of War" which becomes a bestselling novel
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The span of 250 years 475-221 B.C where the 8 states would constantly fight each other
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Qin wipes out zhou and begins Qin dynasty