Post on 18-Jul-2015
Royal University of Law and Economics
Group 9
Present: Zhou Dynasty
Chan RaksmeyKeo ChamroeunHong Panha
Content Zhou dynasty overview
• The mandate of heaven
• Political organization
• Zhou division classes
Eastern Zhou
Spring and Autume Period
• 5 overlords that declare their hegemony
Warring state period
• The Seven Overlords in the Warring States Period
• The end of warring states period
Zhou Dynasty Overview
The Zhou dynasty was founded by King Wen of the Jifamily in 1076 BC, after the Shang dynasty came to an end
The dynasty was also the beginning of China’s Iron Age. The Iron Age influenced future leaders to use military force and to introduce the Mandate of Heaven
Zhou Dynasty
One of the early, main themes in ancient China is the Mandate of Heaven*. It started during the Zhou when rulers were claiming to be “Sons of Gods”.
Many different groups of people were following many different rulers, and that each of those leaders were considered a god.
Use the Mandate of Heaven to justify their power
* The "Mandate of Heaven" is an ancient
Chinese concept, which originated during
the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE). The
Mandate determines whether an emperor of
China is good enough to rule; if he does not
fulfill his obligations as emperor, then he
loses the Mandate and thus the right to be
emperor.
Political Organization
Use Princes and relatives to rule region
Consequence: weak central government and rise of the regional power
Zhou Division of Classes
King
Nobles
Peasants
Nobles &Military service for
King
Farm the land and serve for
noble
Gives the land to
nobles
Protect the
peasants
Eastern Zhou Dynasty
- Eastern Zhou Dynasty began in 770 BC with the death of king You
- The son of king You, established the dynasty in 770, and moved the capital Luoyi
- Over 25 emperors have reigned over the Eastern Zhou Dynasty
The Eastern Dynasty was a time full of change, marked by scrabble for hegemony by many nations
- The Eastern Dynasty is divided into two periods : the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period
Spring and Autumn Period
- The Spring and Autumn period began when the capital was moved to Luoyi in 770
- the period was one of turbulence and great changes took place in the economy, military affairs and culture
-when the power ones won, they would force the defeated to follow their rule
• There were 5 overlords that declare their hegemony in succession in this period :
1 Huangong of the Qi State
2 Xianggong of the Song State
3 Wengong of Jin
4 Mugong of the Qin
5 Zhuangwang of Chu
- in the latter part of Spring and Autumn period, two sates, Wu and Yue became even more powerful and contended for overall hegemony
- finally Yue was defeated and submitted to Wu
- however, Gou Jian, the king of Yue, continuously galled by his defeat decided to seek revenge
+ he trained his army, and developed agriculture
- Eventually, Yue State became strong enough and defeated Wu
Warring states period (476BC-221BC)
this period was more turbulence and wars
the more powerful states fight in the war and control the smaller or less power states
At last there are seven powerful states and they lived together without conflict or war.
The Seven Overlords in the Warring States Period
They were Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei and Qin
• First period form 476BC-338BC
the politic was reform and stable in the society
the economics developed quickly
• Second period from 338BC-288BC
the argument as much stronger
Qin claimed the hegemony in the West and Qi in the East
The end of warring states period 221BC
•Qin annexed the other six states and then unified the China and end the terrible warring states period.
Referenceshttp://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/history/zhou/eastern/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRJ3s34eatw
http://asianhistory.about.com/od/ancientchina/f/What-Is-The-Mandate-Of-Heaven.htm
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