The first dynasty of China for which
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E. Napp The first dynasty of China for which archaeologists have evidence was the Shang dynasty. This dynasty developed in the the Huang He River Valley.
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The first dynasty of China for whicharchaeologists have evidence was the Shang dynasty. This dynasty developed in the the Huang He River Valley.
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An early Chinese writing systemdeveloped during the ShangDynasty.
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Shangartisanscreatedbeautifuljewelry,
pottery, andother objects.
They evenused bronze.
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The Shang dynastylasted from
1766 B.C. to1050 B.C. It is also
important to remember that
a dynasty is a rulingfamily.
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But eventually, the ruling
family of the Shang were
conquered bythe Zhou.
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The Zhou dynasty ruled from 1027 B.C.to 221 B.C.
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The Zhou dynasty lasted longer than any other Chinese dynasty.
Zhou rulers claimed the right to rule or the Mandate of Heaven.
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The Mandate of Heaven was the Chinese belief that the gods picked the emperor to rule but the gods could also remove a bad emperor from power.
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The dynastic cycle reflects thatthe dynasties change.
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If the dynastycannot protect
the peopleagainst invaders,floods, droughts,or famines, thedynasty must be removed.
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A dynasty thatcannot protect
and provide for its people has lostthe right to rule. It
has lost the Mandateof Heaven.
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China had manydynasties
because of theZhou’s belief
in the Mandateof Heaven. Thegods picked the
emperor butcould also remove
an emperor.
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During the Zhou dynasty, two important Chinese philosophies developed.
Confucianism and Daoism were two significant philosophies that developed during the Zhou dynasty.
Both philosophies stressed the importance of harmony as Zhou China experienced increased warfare.
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Confucius was animportant Chinese
philosopher.He stressed the
importance of orderto achieve harmony.Confucius believedthat if people knewand did what theyshould do, thenharmony would
occur.
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It is believed thatthe founder of
Daoism or Taoismwas Laozi.
Daoism was aphilosophy that
stressed theimportance of
nature. By livingnaturally, harmonycould be achieved.
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Over time, the Zhou dynastywas weakened by warring states.the Zhou could not control the powerful families of China. It eventually collapsed.
