Question

What innovative contributions to Chinese political, economic, and social development were made by the Zhou Dynasty? Give specific examples.

Answer 1

Zhou dynasty's role to the following areas are as follows :
1. Political System - The Zhou dynasty's claim of having a mandate from heaven, inspired how they would govern ther land with the presence of numerous aristrocatic landowners. Hence, the Zhou invented the system of feudalism.

2. Economy - The Zhou dynasty's instrumental way of increasing their agricultural productions by settling farmers along the Yangtze river helped boost their economy which was largely dependent on agriculture.

3. Social Development - Slavery was almost abolished under the rule of the Zhous, as there was a much more impermanent social status.