Dynastic Title: Zhou
Pronunciation: "joh"
Dates: 1027-221BC
Notes: The Zhou dynastic period is subdivided into the Western (1027-770 BC) and Eastern (770-221) periods. The Eastern Zhou dynasty is further subdivided into the Spring and Autumn Period from 770-476BC and the Warring States Period from 475-221BC.
Related Reading: The Western Zhou rulers made their first capital city near present day Xi’an. The Eastern Zhou rulers moved their first capital city from near present day Xi’an east to Luoyang in Henan province. Teacher and scholar, Kong Fuzi, known in the West as Confucius, lived from 551-479 BC. His teachings and philosophy have survived and have unparalleled influence over Chinese culture.
Historical Index:
Xia Dynasty ca 2000-1500BC
Shang Dynasty 1700-1027BC
Zhou Dynasty 1027-221BC
Qin Dynasty 221-207BC
Han Dynasty 206BC - AD 220
Three Kingdoms 220-280
Western Jin Dynasty 265-420
Southern and Northern Dynasties 420-588
Sui Dynasty 581-617
Tang Dynasty 618-907
Five Dynasties & Ten Kingdoms 907-979
Liao Dynasty 916-1125
Song Dynasty 960-1279
Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368
Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Qing Dynasty 1644-1911
Republic of China 1911-1949
People’s Republic of China 1949-present
Xia Dynasty ca 2000-1500BC
Shang Dynasty 1700-1027BC
Zhou Dynasty 1027-221BC
Qin Dynasty 221-207BC
Han Dynasty 206BC - AD 220
Three Kingdoms 220-280
Western Jin Dynasty 265-420
Southern and Northern Dynasties 420-588
Sui Dynasty 581-617
Tang Dynasty 618-907
Five Dynasties & Ten Kingdoms 907-979
Liao Dynasty 916-1125
Song Dynasty 960-1279
Yuan Dynasty 1279-1368
Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Qing Dynasty 1644-1911
Republic of China 1911-1949
People’s Republic of China 1949-present
