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Zhou Dynasty

  • Battle of Muye
    1046 BCE

    Battle of Muye

    Zhou army attacks Shang capital. King Di Xin of the Shang burns himself in the palace
  • Chariot is invented
    1045 BCE

    Chariot is invented

    Chariot is first introduced in China in 1045 B.C
  • Zhou Dynasty Begins
    1045 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty Begins

    First Zhou emperor Ji Chang (king wu) starts Zhou dynasty
  • 770 BCE

    Spring and Autumn Period Begins

    Many small fights between states break out.
  • Iron and Copper are widely used
    600 BCE

    Iron and Copper are widely used

    Iron becomes the main metal and copper coins are first used
  • Period: 551 BCE to 479 BCE

    Confucius spreads ideas

    Chinese Philospher Confucius spreads his ideas on politics and home life to the people of china
  • Four Major States Emerge
    550 BCE

    Four Major States Emerge

    After a time of small wars among states new states Qin,Jin,Chu and Qi are born
  • The Art Of War
    510 BCE

    The Art Of War

    Sun Tzu military general writes "The Art of War" which becomes a bestselling novel
  • Period: 475 BCE to 221 BCE

    Warring States Period

    The span of 250 years 475-221 B.C where the 8 states would constantly fight each other
  • End Of Zhou
    221 BCE

    End Of Zhou

    Qin wipes out zhou and begins Qin dynasty