Zhou

Culture of the Zhou dynasty, a period spanning ca. 1050 to 256 BCE. The Zhou dynasty succeeded the Shang dynasty. The area ruled by the Zhous was very large but their rule was not direct and so was often challenged.

Quick Facts

Go Historic Topic ID
434

Article Info

Page Title
Zhou
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024