Shang Dynasty

Shang Dynasty

Ruled in the Yellow River valley in the second millennium BC, following the Xia Dynasty and followed by the Zhou Dynasty

Archaeological exertion at the Ruins of Yin, which was the last Shang capital, discovered eleven major Yin royal tombs and the foundations of palaces and ritual spots, including weapons of war and remains from both animal and human sacrifices, the workmanship on the weapons prove to be a towering degree of civilization.

The Shang Dynasty, which was followed by the Zhou Dynasty, sparked the creation of the basic Chinese characteras, which were inscribed into the oracle bones that were discovered in the initial scientific excavations during the 1920s and 1930s.

Mandate of Heaven

Traditional Chinese philosophical ideology stating that specific rulers had the divine right to rule

The Mandate of Heaven is similar to the European ideology of the divine right of kings, except that in the Mandate of Heaven the competence and capability of the rulers was a main factor.

The Mandate of Heaven was the most successful concept used in world history because it overthrew feeble rulers and made place to more competent ones.

Legalism

Political philosophy created by Han Fei Zi, which believed that a ruler should use extremely strict procedures to govern over his empire

According to legalism particular agendas and "secrets" were to be engaged by the ruler to make sure others don't take over control of the empire.

The ideology of legalism was completely excellent and adequate during that era because the majority of the people weren't educated and by situating legalism as the main concept in the government, it minimized revolts, thus less bloodshed and crimes.

Wudi

Seventh emperor of the Han Dynasty of China, ruling from 141 BC to 87 BC

Emperor Wu's sublime way of governing and by situating Confucianism as the main concept in the government made the Han Dynasty one of the most powerful nations in world history.

Emperor Wudi was greatest emperor in Chinese history because he preferred to utilize a humane government agenda, which was Confucianism, which made him conquer a vast area of land.

Chang'an

Ancient capital of more than ten Chinese dynasties

Chang'an literally means "Perpetual Peace" in Classical Chinese and then the name was altered to Xi'an meaning "Western Peace" after the reign of the Ming dynasty.

Chang'an was the motherland and the capital of the most important Chinese dynasties and without this key city many great dynasties like the Qin and Ming wouldn't be as great as they are considered today because Chang'an was well located and contained a plethora of resources.

Zhou dynasty

Chinese dynasty that followed the Shang Dynasty and preceded the Qin Dynasty

The Zhou dynasty was the longest lived dynasty in Chinese history

During the long-lived Zhou dynasty a plethora of significant concepts like the Mandate of Heaven, the use of iron, and written scripts on oracle bones were introduced and without this mystical Chinese dynasty, the following Chinese dynasty would have had a tough time creating such vital concepts.

Confucius

Chinese politician, teacher, editor, and social philosopher and founder of Confucianism

Confucius advocated the well-known principle "Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself".

Confucius was the most significant figure in Chinese history because he crafted a controversial and wise ideology and religion that contributed to the success of many great Chinese dynasties and Confucianism is one of the top ten religions today.

Warring States Period

During the Iron Age period from about 475 BC to the reunification of China under the Qin Dynasty in 221 BC; very hostile era