The Zhou Dynasty ruled China from 1050 BC to 221 BC. It began with the Western Zhou based along the Wei River from 1050-771 BC. From 771-441 BC it was the Eastern Zhou after the Zhou people were forced east to Luoyang. From 441-221 BC it was the Warring States period as the dynasty fragmented into smaller warring states. The three main religions during this period were Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. Jade and bronze were valuable materials used for artifacts, weapons, and burial goods throughout the Shang and Zhou dynasties. From 481-221 BC the number of warring states reduced from 200 to just 7, leading to the

1. Zhou Dynasty D’Aunte and Marc

2. Map of Zhou Dynasty

3. Timeline 1050-771 BC: Western Zhou dynasty. Based along the Wei River 771-441 BC: Eastern Zhou dynasty. The Zhou people were forced east to Luoyang. 441-221: Warring states. The Zhou dynasty was fragmented into smaller states that fought for 220 years.

4. Religion There were three main religions in Ancient China when things were falling apart with the government. Confucius wanted to return to the Zhou style of governing. Taoism was based on a simplistic government. It wanted the government to be hands off and let the people deal with the problems. Legalism wanted every aspect of life to be under a strict set of laws.

5. Bronze and Jade Jade was very valuable to the Ancient Chinese. They used it for weapons, silverware, sculptures, politics, sacrifice, alliance, military purposes or for body plugs for the dead Royal people would often be buried in a suit of jade. Bronze was also used for weapons, chariots, and ritual vessels throughout the Shang and Zhou Dynasties .

6. Warring States From 481 to 221 BC, 200 little states fought against each other. By 300 BC, only 7 states were left. In 221 BC, the Zhou emperors lost power, and the Qin Dynasty started.

7. About D’Aunte D’Aunte was born June 29. D’Aunte has two brother Dyllan and Dayshaun. They are twins. D’Aunte likes to play football, basketball and lacrosse. One thing D’Aunte want to be when he grow up id a professional football player. D’Aunte has 5 fish and had one dog. One of D’Aunte’s short time goals is to complete middle school. D’Aunte has a mother and a father.

8. About Marc Marc was born on March 29, 2000 in Washington D.C. Marc plays baseball, basketball, and football. Marc likes to play the mandolin. He also likes math, computers, and USB drives. Marc wants to go to Duke and be a journalist or gadget designer. Marc has a sister, Christina, who is 16, and a brother, Victor, who is 14. Christina goes to Wellesley High School, and Victor goes to Roxbury Latin.