Chou Dynasty
Target
Students will list and describe the major
leaders, areas of control, cites, and
contributions of the Chou Dynasty
Dynastic Cycle
Shang Dynasty
Chou Dynasty
1027-221 B.C.
In 1027 B.C. Anyang fell to Rebels
Chou Dynasty established
Established the Mandate of Heaven
Mandate of Heaven
Justified the Emperors rule
Rulers human but chosen by the gods
How could you lose the mandate?
Failed irrigation, famine, invasions, anarchy,
etc.
Cities
Capital City- Xian (C Yon)
Areas of Control
Chou vs. Shang
Contributions
Ceremonial Chimes
Jade
Iron
Ox-drawn plow
Astronomy
Grand Canal
Metal coins
Leaders and People
King Wu
Established a system of Justice
Established a Feudal System
King owned all the land
Gives huge tracts of land to the Nobles
Nobles are rich and hire their own armies
Effect?
The Warring States Period
Warring States Period
Brutal fighting
Crossbows
Psychological warfare
Examples?
Results?
The Chin “State” takes over.
Dynastic Cycle
Chou Dynasty
Target
Students will list and describe the major
leaders, areas of control, cites, and
contributions of the Chou Dynasty