# Zhou Dynasty — WHE Definition Discussion

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**Created:** [July 1, 2020, 5:30am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/zhou-dynasty-whe-definition-discussion/15934 "2020-07-01T05:30:01Z")\
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The Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE) was among the most culturally significant of the early Chinese dynasties and the longest lasting of any in China's history, divided into two periods: Western Zhou (1046-771 BCE) and Eastern Zhou (771-256 BCE). It followed the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE), and preceded the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE, pronounced “chin”) which gave China its name.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Zhou\_Dynasty/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Zhou_Dynasty/)._

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**Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 9:35am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/zhou-dynasty-whe-definition-discussion/15934/2 "2026-07-30T09:35:21Z")

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