Oracle bones from the Dynasty contain the first examples of Chinese writing. The Zhou Dynasty used the concept of to justify overthrowing the Shang. The concept of , or respecting one's parents, was emphasized by Confucius. is a philosophy and religion that emphasizes nature. The Dynasty was China's first dynasty; however, there are no written records of it, and it may not have existed. Respond to the following based on your reading. Compare and contrast Confucianism and Daoism. Why did the Zhou Dynasty finally fall?

1.) shang

2.) mandate of heaven

3.) confucianism

4.) daoism

5.) shang

6.) Daoism embraces nature and what is natural and spontaneous in human experience, even to the point of dismissing much of China's advanced culture, learning, and morality and the Confucianism regards human social institutions—including the family, the school, the community, and the state.

7.) The Warring States Period After a series of wars among these powerful states, King Zhao of Qin defeated King Nan of Zhou and conquered West Zhou in 256 BCE; his grandson, King Zhuangxiang of Qin, conquered East Zhou, bringing the Zhou Dynasty to an end.

Shang

Mandate of Heaven

filial piety

Daoism

Xia

Confucianism emphasizes self-improvement, social order, and hierarchy. Daoism emphasizes simplicity and encourages people to live in harmony with nature and allow for things to happen as they should.

The Zhou Dynasty fell because its system of government gave too much power to local rulers, who then over time declared their own independence.

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