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Shang Dynasty

Zhou Dynasty

In this graphic organizer, be sure to include the following: Achievements, Geography, Political
systems & how the dynasty gained & lost power.
Shang Dynasty Zhou Dynasty

-Created a feudal system with nobles and


family members in charge of different areas.
-Introduced the Mandate of Heaven, saying
that a king must be good to keep his rule.
-Made musical instruments, showing
music was important in their culture.
-Developed new designs and casting
methods, including the lost-wax
-Many important thinkers, like Confucius
-Benefited from fertile land for and Laozi, lived during this time.
agriculture in the Yellow River Valley -Introduced ideas about how to create a
-Cities were fortified with thick, high walls stable and peaceful society.
for defense. -Made bronze items with writings about personal
-Industrial zones for metalworking and achievements.
pottery production. -Started in the western Yellow River area
-The king had religious authority, and expanded to a larger territory than the
connecting people to the gods. -The capital moved east after invasions made it
-Conducted rituals and sacrifices to ensure necessary for protection.
the kingdom’s prosperity. -Built cities reflecting their feudal system with strong local rulers.
-The hierarchy included nobles, warriors, -Initially
ruled as a central authority, but later gave more
artisans, and peasants. power to regional states.
-Used military strength to conquer and -Kings were both leaders and spiritual figures, known
control neighboring tribes. as the "Son of Heaven."
-Created alliances through marriage and -Took over the Shang around 1050 B.C.E. by claiming
military partnerships. divine support.
-Set up a strong, central government with a focus on
moral leadership.
-Corruption and luxury weakened the final Shang
-Authority weakened as local states became
kings.
stronger and more independent.
-Over-reliance on slave labor and forced sacrifices -The Eastern Zhou was marked by constant wars
led to unrest. between states during the Warring States Period.
-Eventually lost control, leading to the rise of the Qin
Dynasty.

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