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The Zhou Dynasty’s History By Amy Mei

The history of the Zhou Dynasty is very fascinating. This Dynasty is the first place to make the first Chinese book. Did you know one of the leaders of this dynasty? Well if you don’t, you could ask the Duke of the Zhou Dynasty! Q) Here is one question from the audience; “ How did you get the throne, and who gave it to you?”

A) Well it all started in the 1043s BC. I was one of the greatest leaders. My brother King Wu died after defeating the Shang Dynasty. When he died he left the task of controlling the dynasty’s power to me his brother, Duke.

Q) Okay, now the second question; “ Who was the first sovereign, what age did he/she died, and what year?”

A) King Wu of the Chou was the first sovereign of the Zhou Dynasty. I’m not quite sure, but I think that he died at the age of 93,54 or 43; he died later in 1043 BC.

Q) Our third question is; “What do you call a Duke? The past!” Ladies and gentlemen I know your having fun with our guest but he can ONLY stay for FIVE QUESTIONS. So please make sure they are RELATED to the PAST of ANCIENT CHINA not joking around!! OKAY! Okay. Now as I was saying our next question from the audiences; Q)“ What color did they wear back then and how did they show respect?” A) The original color for the Zhou dynasty was red and black. The red is for royalty ONLY to wear and the black is for the servants. Some royalty wears them both (see pictures blow).

Q) Now is our fourth question so our show will be ending soon so the question is; “Did you have a family of your own?”

A) No I did not, but I did have a nephew you might know him as Cheng Chou. I was in power until he was old enough to inherit the throne. I was quite proud of him of becoming a man, and a leader (he was my brother’s son; King Wu).

Q) Sorry everyone but the end is here our final question is; “ Did you really betrayed your brother, King Wu?”

A) NO, I DID NOT THAT WAS A RUMOR TO KILL ME!! Mr. Duke please calm down, they don’t know about your past!! I’m sorry I lost control, but that was a rumor. Why would I betray my OWN BROTHER!!! Well, why don’t you TELL us? Yes of course, the story started when the throne was passed to my nephew. I was his right man, I teach him how a ruler should act, fight, plan, dress, and speak!! But one day that rumor was spread and when the soldiers and citizens heard about it another man replaced me. Cheng Chou knew me well and some how he found the person that spread the rumor. As it turns out the man that replace me was a spy from the Shang dynasty he was send here to take revenge for his people.

Thanks for the questions I hope you’ve all learn something in this show. Bye-bye!