Zhou dynasty

File:Zhou_dynasty_1000_BC.png · Wikimedia Commons · See Wikimedia Commons

EntityQ35216· pop 91· linked from 1,981 articles

Zhou dynasty

Sign in to save

Also known as Zhou, Chou, Chew, Chou Dynasty, Chew Dynasty, Dynasty of Zhou, Dynasty of Chou

dynasty of Ancient Chinese kings (王) lasting from c. 1046 to 256 BC

AI overview

The Zhou dynasty was a long-lasting ancient Chinese kingdom ruled by kings that existed for roughly 800 years, from around 1046 to 256 BC. It matters because it was one of the most significant periods in early Chinese history, during which important cultural, philosophical, and political developments took place that shaped Chinese civilization.

AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.

In the Vinony graph

Vinony's link graph records 1,981 inbound references to Zhou dynasty, and connects out to history of China, pinyin and Warring States period.

It is catalogued under topics including 11th-century BC establishments in China, 256 BC and 3rd-century BC disestablishments in China.

Vinony links it to 91 Wikipedia language editions.

Wikidata facts

Instance of: historical period
Part of: Three Dynasties
Has part: Western Zhou
Country: Chinese Empire
Continent: Asia
Official language: Old Chinese
Currency: knife money
Form of government: monarchy
Followed by: Qin dynasty
Follows: Shang dynasty
Image: Zhou capitales.svg

Show 7 more facts

Commons category: Zhou Dynasty
topic's main category: Category:Zhou dynasty
inception: 1100-00-00
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 0256-01-01
described by source: Records of the Grand Historian
replaced by: Qin dynasty
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4

Sources (6)

via Wikidata · CC0

~36 min read

Encyclopedic overview

Modern

Republic of China (mainland, 1912–1949)

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Zhou dynasty” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

Gallery (12)

Categories

11th-century BC establishments in China 256 BC 3rd-century BC disestablishments in China Bronze Age in China Dynasties of China Former countries in Chinese history Former monarchies of East Asia States and territories disestablished in the 3rd century BC States and territories established in the 11th century BC Zhou dynasty