WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Zhou dynasty (Chinese: ; pinyin: Zhōu [ʈʂóʊ]; Old Chinese (B&S): *tiw) was a royal dynasty of China (1046 BC – 256 BC) that followed the Shang dynasty. Having lasted 789 years, the Zhou dynasty was the longest dynastic regime in Chinese history.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wuwang, Wade-Giles romanization Wu-wang, personal name (xingming) Ji Fa, (flourished 11th century bc, China), reign name (nianhao) of the founder and first ruler (1046–43 bc) of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 bc).

Detailed explanation-3: -During the Zhou dynasty, China underwent quite dramatic changes. Iron, ox-drawn plows, crossbows, and horseback riding were all introduced; large-scale irrigation and water-control projects were also instituted for the first time, greatly increasing the crop yield of the North China Plain.

Detailed explanation-4: -1050–771 BCE) because its capital was located in western China, the Zhou dynasty mirrored the Shang in ruling as a centralized empire. Since its territory was vast-larger than the Shang-the early Zhou kings developed a form of feudalism with regions ruled by appointed relatives and other noblemen.

Detailed explanation-5: -Western Zhou period: The first period of Zhou rule, during which the Zhou held undisputed power over China (1046-771 BCE). feudal system: A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject).