5. history Ancient civilization 221-206BC: Unification of China 1800s: Western imperialism 1911: Republic founded 1949-1976: Chairman Mao 1966-1976: Cultural Revolution 1997: Deng Xiaoping dies 1997: Hong Kong returned to China 1999: Macau returned to China
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24. B. The Western Zhou Dynasty 1. Capitol was in Hao 2. Most people were farmers who grew wheat, rice, beans 3. Farmers worked small pieces of land and contributed food to the king 4. Women a. Women did most of the harvesting b. Women were also responsible for harvesting of silk from the silk worm cocoon c. Women used the silk fiber to make cloth C. Eastern Zhou Dynasty 770 BC – 221 BC 1. Capital was in Luoyang 2. Period of time is known as the “golden age” 3. Economy a. a system of money encouraged trade b. The economy thrived c. Began to use iron for tools and weapons 4. Government a. Many building projects- flood control, canals, irrigation, walls around cities
