21 magg 1045 anni a. C. - Rise of Zhou Dynasty (1045 BCE)

Descrizione:

-Founded by Wen and his son Wu (from the Wei Valley)
-Wen was a vassal ruler and Shang prisoner who initiated a rebellion
-Wu successfully attacked the Shang capital and became the first emperor of the Zhou Dynasty
-Wu justified his rule with the Mandate of Heaven- the last Shang ruler was tyrannical, failed to honor gods and ancestors, and abused subjects

Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:

China (1750 BCE-220 CE)

ByMaria Piccione

20 mar 2018

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Data:

21 magg 1045 anni a. C.

Adesso

~ 3073 years ago