Question

Why is Zhou history divided between the Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) and Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC)?

Answer 1

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The Zhou Dynasty is often divided up into the Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou periods. ... Around 770 BC the Zhou king lost control of some of his territories. Many of his lords rebelled and took over the capital city. The son of the Zhou king escaped to the east, however, and built a new capital.

The Zhou Dynasty is divided into two periods: the Western Zhou (11th century BC to 771 BC) and the Eastern Zhou (770 BC - 221 BC). ... The achievements during the Zhou Dynasty in economy, politics, science and culture, were much more illustrious than any which occurred during the Shang Dynasty.