1. You will need the 5-D note sheet
The Zhou Dynasty
You will need the 5-D note sheet

2. I. Geography
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3. I. Political (1027 - 221 B.C.E.) Conquered the Shang
Claimed the right to rule came from the gods – Mandate of Heaven

4. I. Political ( B.C.E.)
Mandate of Heaven used to explain the Dynastic Cycle or the rise and fall of dynasties.

5. I. Political ( B.C.E.)
Mandate of Heaven used to explain the Dynastic Cycle or the rise and fall of dynasties.

6. I. Political ( B.C.E.)
Zhou kings gave control of land to their supporters
This eventually leads to Feudalism – the system of government where local lords controlled their own regions but owed military service to the ruler
Eventually the feudal lords become the real power in China

7. II. Intellectual Created the first books
Astronomers studied planet movement and eclipses.

8. II. Intellectual
Discovered how to make silk from the cocoons of the silk worms.

9. IV. Technological
Used iron to make tools which increased food production
Irrigation systems increased crop yields

10. V. Economic Economy grew under Zhou Trade expanded
Silk becomes a valuable export

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