The Zhou Dynasty was established in 800 BCE in western China and divided into two parts - the Western Zhou (1046–771 BCE) and Eastern Zhou (771–256 BCE). Some key achievements and aspects of Zhou Dynasty culture included establishing some of the first planned cities like Xi'an and Luoyang, developing a hierarchical social structure divided by class, advancing architectural designs like wooden structures and the beginnings of the Great Wall, and promoting Chinese language, music, art, political and religious views. The Zhou also introduced the concept of the Mandate of Heaven to justify the ruler's power and developed self-criticism and renovation through the teachings of Confucius.
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Establishment of Zhou
Dynasty
Ruling System
Classification of people
Architectural achievements
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3. Zhou Dynasty
• Established in 800 BCE adopting SHANG WEAPONARY
• Situated in Western China
• Divided into two parts-
√ Western Zhou(1046–771 BCE)
√ Eastern Zhou (771–256 BCE)
• Enforced Chinese Language
• Ancestor of Thai and Burmees
• Implantation of Music and Art
• Implantation of Political and Religious views
• Established the first imperial cities
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4. Political Uprising
• Rites of worship
• An ideology of harmony
• Sacrifices to ancestral deities
• Mandate of Heaven (ruler)
• Believe in power and punishment
• Self Criticism & Self Renovation (Confucius)
• Opposing of Confucius’ physicholgy
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5. Classification of People:
Society was divided based on status
Each class was depended on others
Classification
Circulation of dependness
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6. The Ritual Complex
Different parts of complex Pictorial view of Complex
Maintained social hierarchy
Based on a Axis
Geometrical Shape
Material: Wood & Bronze (joints)
Free standing wall to prevent unwanted Spiritis
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7. The great wall of China
Architectural Achievement:
Beginning of Great Wall
7 meters wide wall
Great wall: To protect themselves
Symbol of power & nobility
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8. Idealized plan of WangchengCity plan of Chengzhou
Architectural Achievement:
• First planning of
City
• None was built
though
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9. Xi’an City Luoyang
Present Situation
Established the first imperial cities
Two present urban centers- Xi’an
Luoyang
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Mandate of heaven – one ruler at a time blessed by God,,, to be obeyed, not only justifies rule but also overthrow, who win is king and who fails is rebel
