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
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