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Chapter 5 Zhou
Pirate Chart
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Zhou Dynasty | 1122-256 B.C.E |
| Political | -Had a monarchy -Legitimacy was very important to them -Believed you had to have powers of heaven in order to rule -Religion impacted political -Had a central government -Also had local leaders -The system weakened them -Obligated codes of law |
| Interactions With Environment | -Mined for iron deposits -Used river for somewhat agriculture |
| Religion | -Religion impacted political in a very strong way -Religion determined the ruler -"Mandate Of Heaven" it determined that the ruler must have holy powers -If the ruler succeeded then he achieved the title "Son Of Heaven" |
| Art And Architecture | -Pottery -Crafts |
| Technology | -Made advancements in transportation and communication -Advanced from bronze to iron metallurgy -Created weapons |
| Economic | -Used taxes and tributes -Relied on iron and somewhat agriculture |
| Society | -Tough and sinewy -Somewhat violent especially towards the Shang -Arranged marriages -Political and religion based society |