Zhou - Chinese Dynasties

Chinese Dynasties

• The 2nd-millennium BC Duchy of Zhou, which became the
• The Zhou Dynasty (1045 BC – 256 BC), established by Ji Wu & divided into
  • The Western Zhou, until 771 BC
  • The Eastern Zhou, after 770 BC
• The AD 6th-century Northern Zhou
• The 7th- & 8th-century Zhou Dynasty of the Empress Regnant Wu Zetian
• The 10th-century Later Zhou Dynasty, established during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period
• The 14th-century Great Zhou Kingdom, established by Zhang Shicheng during the Red Turban Rebellion
• The 17th-century Great Zhou Empire, established by Wu Sangui