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Zhou Dynasty (C. 1050?256 B.c.)
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Zhou Dynasty (C. 1050?256 B.c.) (Taoism) 
The longest dynasty in Chinese history; also the great age of early Chinese philosophy: Confucius and Laozi both date from this period. The Zhou kings, having conquered the Shang, established a principle of governance called the Mandate of Heaven, meaning that power was bestowed by Heaven and governance was determined by moral quality.
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