History,EconomicsPoliticsinAncientChina.ppt

History, Economics Politics in Ancient China A) Zhou Dynasty (1122-249B.C) After the death of Zhou-menwang, his son (the later King Mo武王) became the “tribal” leader of Zhou. King Mo successfully rebel against the wicked King of Shang Dynasty, whom only focuses on physical enjoyment, especially women, wine. The formation of the Zhou Dynasty King Mo was a good king and warrior. He brought peace to the state The Duke of Zhou: - the brother of King Mo, a son of Zhou- menwang The Duke of Zhou周公, The most important noble (“adviser”) of King Mo After King Mo’s death, he became the “acting King” for 7 years (King Mo’s son was too young). The Duke of Zhou During his acting period, he completed feudalism封建制度, family-oriented system宗法制度, li-system禮法, and extended the border. His words/contributions were documented in the Book of Documents. It was believed that he finalized the Book of Rituals禮記(Lijing). The idol of Confucius: his name was mentioned many times in the Analects Contributions of the Duke of Zhou 1. Assisted King Mo to unified China, revolted against the wicked King Chou Hsin 2. Assisted King Sing成王, the son of King Mo 3. During the resign of King Sing, he leaded the army to fight against revolutions in Eastern China 4. He built an important city in the East, which became another political, military center Contributions of the Duke of Zhou 5. Feudalism 6. Family-oriented system 7. Ritual and music system The Zhou Dynasty: Fedualism Zhou Dynasty: the longest dynasty of China, 800 years Feudalism: King Mo took the Duke of Zhou’s advice and implement feudalism Gave land/resources to his relative/warriors, so that they could help him to rule the state. Why Feudalism? 1. In order to win the heart of the people, King Mo entitled the families of the Ancient Kings as noble. 2. To stabilize the country, King Mo entitled the son of the wicked King Chou Hsin as noble 3. To prevent the revolt of the son of King Chou Hsin, King Mo placed his brothers around the forme