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List of political entities in the 3rd century BC (45 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Eastern Zhou (from 256 BC – 249 BC) Ethiopia – Ethiopian Empire Gojoseon – Ancient Korean Kingdom Greco-Bactrian Kingdom (from 256 BC) Han – Han dynasty

Marcus Atilius Regulus (consul 267 BC) (1,195 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article

Republic in 267 BC and 256 BC. Much of his career was spent fighting the Carthaginians during the first Punic War. In 256 BC, he and Lucius Manlius Vulso

Small seal script (435 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

developed within the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou dynasty (771–256 BC), and was then promulgated across China in order to replace script varieties

Zeng (state) (609 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

state in China. The state existed during the time of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) and had territory in the area around Suizhou in modern Hubei province.

Western Zhou (state) (291 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

was occupied by the two tiny duchies. Western Zhou was attacked by Qin in 256 BC, just after King Nan of Zhou plotted with the states of Chu and Yan for

Seal script (866 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

evolved organically out of bronze script during the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). The variant of seal script used in the state of Qin eventually became

Quan (state) (374 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

(simplified Chinese: 权国; traditional Chinese: 權國) was a small Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) vassal state of Central China. A marquisate, then dukedom (侯), its rulers

Xiong Sheng (89 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

fourth viscount of the state of Chu during the early Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) of ancient China. Like other early Chu rulers, he held the hereditary noble

First Punic War (8,039 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

unknown number of transports sailed from Ostia, the port of Rome, in early 256 BC, commanded by the consuls for the year, Marcus Atilius Regulus and Lucius

Xiong Yang (97 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

fifth viscount of the state of Chu during the early Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) of ancient China. Like other early Chu rulers, he held the hereditary noble

Xiong Kuang (83 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

an early ruler of the state of Chu during the early Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) of ancient China. He succeeded his father Xiong Li, and was succeeded by

Xiong Qu (139 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the sixth ruler of the state of Chu during the early Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) of ancient China. Like other early Chu rulers, he held the hereditary noble

Xiong Kang (164 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the seventh ruler of the state of Chu during the early Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) of ancient China. Like other early Chu rulers, he held the hereditary noble

Hamilcar (fortifier of Drepanum) (246 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

to prevent the Roman landing in Africa, being defeated at the Ecnomus in 256 BC, one of the largest naval battles in antiquity, with the loss of 94 ships

List of state leaders in the 3rd century BC (1,829 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

States period Zhou, China: Eastern Zhou (complete list) – Nan, King (314–256 BC) Chu (complete list) – Huai, King (328–299 BC) Qingxiang, King (298–263

Xiong Zhi (230 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

eighth ruler of the state of Chu during the early Western Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) of ancient China. Like other early Chu rulers, he held the hereditary noble

List of political entities in the 4th century BC (44 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Iberia 302 BC – 580 AD Kalinga 1376–285 BC Kush 1070 BC – 350 AD Lu 856–256 BC Lycaonia 8th century – 200 BC Macedonia 8th century – 146 BC Maya civilization

Roman withdrawal from Africa (255 BC) (4,188 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article

invaded the Carthaginian homeland (in what is now north eastern Tunisia) in 256 BC. After initial successes, they had left a force of 15,500 men to hold their

History of China (15,999 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

by the earliest extant literature is that of the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC), China's Axial Age, during which the Mandate of Heaven was introduced,

Western Wei (443 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Battle of Cos (351 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of the battle is uncertain, although it must fall within the period 262–256 BC. Hammond dates it as late as 255 BC, but it is now increasingly placed in

History of Taoism (3,842 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

The history of Taoism stretches throughout Chinese history. Originating in prehistoric China, it has exerted a powerful influence over Chinese culture

Six Dynasties (795 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Margos (138 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Achaean League, he became the leading statesman of the Achaeans and in 256 BC put through a reform to reduce the number of generals from two to one. Margos

Flute (5,173 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

in historical records and artworks starting in the Zhou dynasty (c.1046–256 BC). The oldest written sources reveal the Chinese were using the kuan (a reed

List of political entities in the 10th century BC (88 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Egypt 1070–664 BC Liburnia 11th century – 34 BC Locria 1250–386 BC Lu 856–256 BC Lucania 1000–356 BC Lullubi 2400–650 BC Lycia 1250–546 BC Lydia 1200–546

French cruiser Châteaurenault (D 606) (422 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

statesman and general who was a consul of the Roman Republic in 267 BC and 256 BC. Attilio Regolo was commissioned in August 1942 in Livorno. She was torpedoed

Warring States period (8,481 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

475 – 221 BC) comprises the final centuries of the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC), which were characterized by warfare, bureaucratic and military reform

Hu (vessel) (3,247 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article

A hu is a type of wine vessel that has a pear-shaped cross-section. Its body swells and flares into a narrow neck, creating S-shaped profile. While it

Investiture of the Gods (2,540 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC) and the rise of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). It intertwines numerous elements of Chinese mythology, Chinese folk religion

Que (tower) (1,104 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

traditional Chinese architecture. First developed in the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC), que towers were used to form ceremonial gateways to tombs, palaces and

Legitimacy (political) (3,891 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

political philosophy, since the historical period of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC), the political legitimacy of a ruler and government was derived from the

Zipingpu Dam (316 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Irrigation System consisting of canals, levees, and dams, has been in use since 256 BC. The 7.9 magnitude quake on May 12, 2008 caused some damage to the dam,

Largest naval battle in history (1,146 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

number of personnel involved in the battle is uncertain. Cape Ecnomus, 256 BC. One of Ancient Rome's first major naval victories over its rival, the city

King Shenjing of Zhou (155 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

have a very long reign. Sons: Prince Yan (王子延; d. 256 BC), ruled as King Nan of Zhou from 314–256 BC Family tree of ancient Chinese emperors Trình Doãn

Sun Tzu (3,360 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC). Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, an

List of political entities in the 5th century BC (365 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

2000–1700 BC Kosala 1000–266 BC Kuru 1376–285 BC Kush 1070 BC – 350 AD Lu 856–256 BC Lycaonia 8th century–200 BC Macedonia 8th century–146 BC Mahajanapadas 600–345

Battle of the Bagradas River (255 BC) (4,247 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

the issue of control of the Sicilian town of Messana (modern Messina). By 256 BC the war had grown into a struggle in which the Romans were attempting to

List of political entities in the 9th century BC (88 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Egypt 1070–664 BC Liburnia 11th century – 34 BC Locria 1250–386 BC Lu 856–256 BC Lucania 1000–356 BC Lullubi 2400–650 BC Lycia 1250–546 BC Lydia 1200–546

Philinus of Cos (athlete) (210 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

According to Mark Golden, his fifth victory may have been the diaulos in 256 BC. Besides the Olympic games he had a total of 11 wins in the Isthmian games

King Zhaoxiang of Qin (6,663 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

army at Changping in 260 BC, and overthrew the Eastern Zhou dynasty in 256 BC. These aggressive territorial expansions and the strategic weakening of

Nuo theatre (2,633 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Devil, and Story of Mount Liang. During the Zhou dynasty (11th century-256 BC), this art form was very popular in the Yangtze River, Yellow River and

Marcus Atilius Regulus (consul 227 BC) (575 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article

214 BC. He was the son of his homonymous father who was consul in 267 and 256 BC. He was first elected consul in 227 BC; nothing is known of this first consulship

Aulus Atilius Caiatinus (1,481 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

successes in 258, Atilius celebrated a triumph back at Rome on 19 January 256 BC. Atilius was elected consul for a second time in 254 BC, probably chosen

Family tree of Chinese monarchs (before 256 BCE) (389 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

last Shang ruler, thereby establishing the dynasty. Ruling from 1046 BC to 256 BC, it is notable as the longest dynasty in Chinese history, although the actual

Gu (vessel) (3,298 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

ancient Chinese ritual bronze vessel from the Shang and Zhou dynasties (1600–256 BC). It was used to drink wine or to offer ritual libations. A gu is tall and

Pig iron (932 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

were already making pig iron during the later Zhou dynasty (which ended in 256 BC). Furnaces such as Lapphyttan in Sweden may date back as far back as the

Dujiangyan (4,418 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

system in Dujiangyan City, Sichuan, China. Originally constructed around 256 BC by the State of Qin as an irrigation and flood control project, it is still

Waist chop (542 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

executioner. Waist chopping first appeared during the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 BC – 256 BC). There were three forms of execution used in the Zhou dynasty: chēliè (車裂;

List of maritime disasters (169 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Year Country Description Lives lost Image 256 BC 253 BC Roman Republic Sinking of the Roman fleet in the First Punic War – In the First Punic War, between

Lu (surname 魯) (377 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article

11th century BC. During the Warring States period, Lu was conquered in 256 BC by the state of Chu, one of seven major powers of the period. Many of Lu's

Jin River (Sichuan) (2,967 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

The Jin River has a long and complex cultural history, dating back to 256 BC when it was formed. Over the course of several dynasties, the Jin River

Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors (997 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Timeline of Guangzhou (1,538 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Chinese armour (7,914 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

Chinese armour was predominantly lamellar from the Warring States period (481 BC–221 BC) onward, prior to which animal parts such as rhinoceros hide, rawhide

Feoffment (992 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

some other East Asian countries, from the time of the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC) relatives and descendants of the ruling family were granted enfeoffments

Hasdrubal, son of Hanno (4,707 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

number of transport ships sailed from Ostia, the port of Rome, in early 256 BC, commanded by the consuls for the year, Marcus Atilius Regulus and Lucius

Three Huan (605 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Music of China (8,481 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

show a well-developed musical culture as early as the Zhou dynasty (1122–256 BC) that set the tone for the continual development of Chinese musicology in

Roujiamo (486 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

to the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and the meat to the Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC). However, since people have been stuffing meat inside bread all across

Qin dynasty (5,487 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

irrigation project on the Min River in Sichuan completed by the state of Qin in 256 BC, near the provincial capital of Chengdu. Although a reinforced concrete

Timeline of Fuzhou (987 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Shang dynasty (7,095 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

Anyang Sanxingdui Wucheng Before the 20th century, the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) was the earliest that could be verified from its own records. However,

List of former monarchies (1,893 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

(until 732 BC) Sabaean Kingdom (c. 1100 BC–275 AD) Zhou Kingdom (c. 1046–256 BC) United Kingdom of Israel and Judah (1030 BC–931 BC) Kingdom of Ammon (c

Wu Zhou (1,320 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Liu Ji (158 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Liu Ji may refer to: Emperor Gaozu of Han (256 BC – 195 BC), born Liu Ji (劉季) Liu Ji (Eastern Wu) (劉基; 185–233), Eastern Wu politician in the Three Kingdoms

Han dynasty (17,683 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

economy that had first been established during the Zhou dynasty (c. 1050 – 256 BC). The coinage minted by the central government in 119 BC remained the standard

Five Barbarians (3,201 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Monarchy of China (2,685 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

List of political entities in the 7th century BC (100 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Teng (state) 1046–414 BC Kingdom of Van Lang 2879–258 BC Xu (state) 2000–512 BC Yan (state) 1046–222 BC Zhou Kingdom 1046–256 BC Zou (state) 1012–350 BC

List of dams and reservoirs in China (3,432 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

in use belongs to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System which dates back to 256 BC. In 2005, there were over 80,000 reservoirs in the country and over 4,800

Timeline of Hangzhou (1,258 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Outline of ancient China (682 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

1600 BC) Shang dynasty (c. 1600 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC|BCE) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Iron Age China Zhou dynasty (continued)

Wuhou, Chengdu (906 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. During the reign of King Zhao of Qin (256 BC - 251 BC), Li Bing, the governor of Shu, built the Changxing Bridge across

Western Zhou (3,653 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

List of Olympic winners of the Stadion race (2,372 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of Cos 130th Olympiad 260 BC - Philinus for a second time 131st Olympiad 256 BC - Ammonius of Alexandria 132nd Olympiad 252 BC - Xenophanes of Amphissa

List of ancient Olympic victors (765 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Kos Eusebius 131 § 256 BC Stadion Ammonios Alexandria Eusebius 131 § 256 BC Foals' Race Hippocrates Thessaly Eusebius 131 § 256 BC Boys' Wrestling Eikasios

Sui dynasty (3,814 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

List of political entities in the 11th century BC (323 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

1200–322 BC Western Guo 1046–687 BC Wey 1046–687 BC Wu 1046–473 BC Xing 1046–632 BC Xu 1042 – 512 BC Yaksha 1200–350 BC Zhou 1045–256 BC Zou 1012–350 BC

Yayan (764 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

a standard dialect by intellectuals during the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC). Yayan was mentioned in the Analects, which says: 子所雅言、詩、書、執禮、皆雅言也。 The

List of political entities in the 6th century BC (108 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Kingdom of Van Lang 2879–258 BC Xu (state) 2000–512 BC Yan (state) 1046–222 BC Zhongshan (state) 580–296 BC Zhou Kingdom 1046–256 BC Zou (state) 1012–350 BC

Timeline of Nanjing (1,077 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Xia dynasty (5,221 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Timeline of Shanghai (2,804 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Four occupations (9,706 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

is considered a central part of the fengjian social structure (c. 1046–256 BC). These were the shi (warrior nobles, and later on gentry scholars), the

E (disambiguation) (1,221 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

cardinal directions E (state), a vassal state in Zhou Dynasty China (1046–256 BC) E Township, Maine, an unincorporated community in USA Mount E (Japanese:

Fengjian (3,067 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

prestigious name. As a result, Chinese history from the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) to the beginning of the Qin dynasty has been termed a "feudal" period by

Jin dynasty (266–420) (3,511 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Apocrypha (7,553 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

talismans and magic diagrams. From their roots in Zhou era China (1066–256 BC), these items came to be surpassed in value by texts by the Han dynasty

Runan County (525 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

(汝阳县), and Caizhou (蔡州)., amongst others. During the Zhou dynasty (1,045-256 BC), the vassal State of Dao fell within the borders of the county. The town

List of political entities in the 8th century BC (117 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

1046–473 BC Xing (state) 1046–632 BC Xu (state) 2000–512 BC Yan (state) 1046–222 BC Zheng (state) 806–375 BC Zhou kingdom 1046–256 BC Zou (state) 1012–350 BC

Yeşilhisar (314 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

referred to as Cyzistra. Kbistra, which came under the rule of Iran in 256 BC and then again by the Byzantine Empire, passed into the hands of Muslims

Yanshi, Luoyang (441 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

to accommodate some of the campaigning troops. When Qin annexed Zhou in 256 BC, Yanshi County was established. The county's borders underwent several changes

Duke Wen of Eastern Zhou (472 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Zhou who resided in Wangcheng and was supported by the western nobles. In 256 BC, however, war broke out between West Zhou under Nan and the state of Qin

Mathematical visualization (757 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

proof found in the Zhoubi Suanjing Chinese text which dates from 1046 BC to 256 BC. The Clebsch diagonal surface demonstrates the 27 lines on a cubic surface

Chinese script styles (1,377 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

that evolved in the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou dynasty (c. 771 – 256 BC), and later imposed as the standard across the country following Qin's wars

History of Chinese currency (8,609 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Zhou Dynasty ((Western Zhou c. 1046 – 771 BC) and (Eastern Zhou c. 771 – 256 BC)) saw the diversification of currency forms. By the late Western Zhou and

Ink (3,069 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the earliest Chinese inks, similar to modern inksticks, is found around 256 BC, in the end of the Warring States period; being produced from soot and animal

Sixteen Kingdoms (3,749 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Wufu (961 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

originally cited in the Book of Documents in China Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 BC–256 BC). In Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD), the Chinese philosopher, Huan Tan (Chinese:

Nan (1,187 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

(actress) (born 1986), Chinese-American actress King Nan of Zhou (r. 314–256 BC), last ruler of the Chinese Zhou dynasty Luo Nan (born 1986), Chinese swimmer

Opus signinum (664 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

(Lebanon), then in Phoenician colonies in North Africa, some time before 256 BC, and spread north from there to Sicily and finally to the Italian peninsula

Chinese astrology (1,236 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

culture. Chinese astrology was elaborated during the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) and flourished during the Han dynasty (2nd century BC to 2nd century AD)

Chang'e (2,185 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

in Guicang, a divination text written during the Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC – 256 BC). From the few preserved fragments of the text, it mentions "Yi shoots the

Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (4,845 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Naval history of China (5,340 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Bronze Age (11,819 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

needed] Iron use in China dates as early as the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC), but remained minimal. Chinese literature authored during the 6th century BC

Oracle (3,728 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of the yarrow plant, was practiced in the subsequent Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). Around the late 9th century BC, the divination system was recorded in

Heraclea Minoa (2,577 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

relief of Agrigentum, at that time besieged by the Roman armies. Again, in 256 BC, it was at Heraclea that the Carthaginian fleet of 350 ships was posted

Lunar eclipse (2,927 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

its artillery because of this belief. During the Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046–256 BC) in the Book of Songs, the sight of a Red Moon engulfed in darkness was

Zizhi Tongjian (1,423 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

following number describe each respective dynastic era: 5 chapters – Zhou (1046–256 BC) 3 chapters – Qin (221–207 BC) 60 chapters – Han (206 BC – 220 AD) 10 chapters

Wukang (101 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

(Chinese: 熊毋康), ruler of the state of Chu during the early Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC) of ancient China Fu Wukang Wugang (disambiguation), romanized as Wukang

Prince of Yan (525 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

warlord who lived in the late Qin dynasty and early Han dynasty. Lu Wan, (256 BC – 194 BC), a military general served under Liu Bang. Liu Jian (Chinese:

Youyu-shi (589 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Xunyu (1,400 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

dynasty (1600–1046 BC) they were called Guifang, in the Zhou period (1045–256 BC) they were called Xianyun, and starting from the Qin period (221–206 BC)

Chengjiao (prince) (384 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

Chengjiao Lord Chang'an Born 256 BC Died 239 BC Father King Zhuangxiang of Qin

Hutong (1,479 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

residential areas according to the social classes of the Zhou dynasty (1027–256 BC). The term "hutong" appeared first during the Yuan Dynasty, and is a term

Stir frying (2,986 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

attested in inscriptions on bronze vessels from the Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC), but not in the sense of stir frying. Dry stirring was used in the Han

Dynasties of China (14,888 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Huitong County (1,089 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

to the Neolithic Age. During the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070 BC–256 BC), it was a part of Jingzhou (荆州). During the Spring and Autumn period and

List of Chinese inventions (35,284 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

developed in China by the early 5th century BC during the Zhou dynasty (1122–256 BC), the oldest specimens found in a tomb of Luhe County in Jiangsu province;

Necklace (2,797 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

multiple times around the neck. Necklace, Late Zhou dynasty (c.1046 to 256 BC), China Tiffany Opal Necklace Minoan Gold Necklace (Archmus Heraklion) Napoleonic-era

Inkstick (1,195 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

excavations of tombs dated to the end of the Warring States period around 256 BC. This ink was formed by manual labor into pellets which were ground into

Posthumous name (2,966 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

shown that the titles of kings as far back as the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 to 256 BC) are posthumous names, as in the cases of King Wu and King Wen. Posthumous

Urban planning in China (3,842 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

geomancy, Feng-shui, I-Ching. The Rites of Zhou dating to approximately (1100–256 BC) serve to emphasize the importance of such philosophies, the cardinal directions

List of Iron Age states (265 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Kingdom/principality 1046 – 222 BC Zheng Zheng, Xinzheng Kingdom 806 – 375 BC Zhou Haojing, Luoyi Kingdom 1046 – 256 BC Zou Viscountacy/dukedom 1012 – 350 BC

Gaozu (333 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

who founded a particular dynasty. It may refer to: Emperor Gaozu of Han (256 BC or 247 BC – 195 BC) Emperor Gaozu of Tang (566–635) Cao Pi (187–226) of

Xinwu, Wuxi (1,796 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

tribute to Taibo, son of King Tai of the Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century to 256 BC). Taibo brought the culture of the central plains along with its etiquette

Chengziya (1,710 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

1900–1500 BC) and the other dated to the time of the Zhou dynasty (1100–256 BC). The site was discovered in 1928 by the archaeologist Wu Jinding (Chinese:

Licata (1,348 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

however, never rose to the importance of Gela. At nearby Cape Ecnomus, in 256 BC the Romans won the Battle of Cape Ecnomus in the First Punic War and freed

Song dynasty (12,851 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Civil service of the People's Republic of China (1,982 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

executive authority particularly necessary. During the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC), records show that kings would send edicts encouraging local officials

Emperor Gaozu of Han (8,105 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

Successor Emperor Hui King of Han Reign c. March 206 – 28 February 202 BC Born 256 BC Feng, Pei, state of Chu Died 1 June 195 BC (aged 61) Chang'an, Han dynasty

Diodotus I (2,637 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Seleucid realm, but his dating of this event is confused—he places it in 256 BC, but during the reign of Seleucus II (246-225 BC). Strabo further claims

Horses in East Asian warfare (2,790 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

horse-driven chariots of the Shang (c. 1600 – c. 1050 BC) and Zhou (c. 1050 – 256 BC) periods, but horseback riding in China, according to David Andrew Graff

Cold (3,319 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

practice of using ice that was in vogue during the Eastern Chou Dynasty (770–256 BC) by 94 workmen employed for "Ice-Service" to freeze everything from wine

Northern and Southern dynasties (8,413 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Northern Wei (8,448 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Written vernacular Chinese (2,397 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

like written Cantonese and written Hokkien. During the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC), Old Chinese was the spoken form of the language, which was reflected in

Goldwork (embroidery) (2,510 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

Shang dynasty (c. 1570 BC – c. 1045 BC). Since the Zhou dynasty (c.1046 to 256 BC), Chinese embroidery had been used as a social class marker. In China, embroidery

Society of the Song dynasty (16,255 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

in ancient China—perhaps as far back as the late Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BC)—categorized all socioeconomic groups into four broad and hierarchical occupations

Chinese historiography (6,393 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Lucius Manlius Vulso Longus (1,247 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Preceded by Gaius Atilius Regulus Gnaeus Cornelius Blasio Roman consul 256 BC with Quintus Caedicius Marcus Atilius Regulus (suffect) Succeeded by Servius

Japanese calligraphy (3,498 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

seal script (tensho) was commonly used throughout the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) and the following Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) of China. After this time period

Timeline of the Warring States and the Qin dynasty (253 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

conduct." 262 BC Battle of Changping: Qin deals a major defeat to Zhao 256 BC Qin annexes Eastern Zhou Li Bing constructs the Dujiangyan 250 BC King Zhaoxiang

Kuai (dish) (820 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

collectively as kuai, were first documented in China in the Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC), and are mentioned in the Classic of Poetry, Classic of Rites, Analects

Free reed aerophone (2,431 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

in the Shi Jing (11th to 7th centuries BC) of the Zhou Dynasty (c. 1050–256 BC). A free reed organ was invented in the Arab world in the 13th century,

History of fu poetry (4,479 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

meaning of the term, dates from the later part of the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BC), also known as the Warring States period (4th or 5th century BC – 221 BC)

Caedicia gens (626 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

whose name has not been preserved. Quintus Caedicius Q. f. Q. n., consul in 256 BC, during the First Punic War. He died in his year of office, and was succeeded

Luoyang Museum (965 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

(17th century BC – 11th century BC) and ending with Zhou (11th century BC – 256 BC). Two collections are major permanent exhibits: the Historical and Cultural

History of science and technology in China (8,646 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Tang dynasty (19,989 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

June 1 (6,044 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

American YouTuber and streamer (d. 2022) 195 BC – Emperor Gaozu of Han (b. 256 BC) 193 – Marcus Didius Julianus, Roman Emperor (b. 133) 352 – Ran Min, Emperor

Western Xia (10,325 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County (1,937 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the Paleolithic Age. During the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070 BC–256 BC), it belonged to Jingzhou (荆州). During the Spring and Autumn period (722

Lord Chunshen (1,475 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Chunshen led the Chu army to Handan, and successfully relieved the siege. In 256 BC, Lord Chunshen attacked the State of Lu, and annexed the state for Chu.

Star catalogue (5,507 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

(c. 1600 – c. 1050 BC). Sources dating from the Zhou dynasty (c. 1050 – 256 BC) which provide star names include the Zuo Zhuan, the Shi Jing, and the "Canon

Paddy field (5,856 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

in the enormous Du Jiang Yan Irrigation System engineered by Li Bing by 256 BC for the State of Qin in ancient Sichuan. During the Eastern Jin (317–420)

Wuershan (1,388 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC) and the rise of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). It tells about the downfall of King Zhou, the Shang Dynasty's last ruler

List of Classical Age states (296 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Kingdom 1st century – 3rd century AD Yan Ji Principality 1046–222 BC Zhangzhung Kyunglung Kingdom 500 BC – 625 AD Zhou Haojing, Luoyi Kingdom 1046–256 BC

Women in dance (4,877 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

long recorded history of women dancers since the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BC) reaching a peak in the Tang dynasty (618–907 AD). The chorus dances performed

Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County (2,030 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

found in the county. During the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070 BC–256 BC), it belonged to Jingzhou (荆州). During the Spring and Autumn period and

Atilia gens (1,748 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Marcus Atilius M. f. L. n. Regulus, consul in 267 and consul suffectus in 256 BC, captured during the First Punic War. Gaius Atilius M. f. M. n. Regulus

Historical capitals of China (2,014 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

capital(auxiliary capital) Eastern Zhou Chengzhou 成周 770 BC – 367 BC Henan 河南 367 BC – 256 BC capital of the Western Zhou State Gong 鞏 367 BC – 249 BC capital of the

Five Punishments (1,688 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

onwards through the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC) and the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). The "Five Punishments for Slaves" were abolished during the reign of Emperor

Mongolia (14,727 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

into China during the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC) and Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) presaged the age of nomadic empires. Since the prehistoric times, Mongolia

Chinese units of measurement (1,683 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Western Zhou (c. 1045–771 BC) 0.1990 1.1940 358.20 Eastern Zhou (c. 771–256 BC) 0.2200 1.3200 396.00 0.2270 1.3620 408.60 0.2310 1.3860 415.80 Qin (c. 221–206

Ji Yan (57 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Ji Yan may refer to: King Nan of Zhou (died 256 BC), personal name Ji Yan Ji Yan (Eastern Wu) (died 224), Eastern Wu official This disambiguation page

Chinese martial arts (9,652 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

including rites, music, calligraphy and mathematics) of the Zhou dynasty (1122–256 BC). The Art of War (simplified Chinese: 孙子兵法; traditional Chinese: 孫子兵法; pinyin:

Nine familial exterminations (2,002 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

historical account of the Shang (1600 BC – 1046 BC) and Zhou (1045 BC – 256 BC) dynasties, where it is recorded that prior to a military battle, officers

Four Treasures of the Study (1,129 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Treasures, with archaeological evidence dating to Zhou dynasty (1045 BC–256 BC) illustrations on ancient bones. The oldest brush so far dates to Han dynasty

Chengdu (19,856 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

system of the capital Xianyang, and built a large city and a small city. In 256 BC, King Zhao of Qin appointed Li Bing as the governor of Shu County. During

List of inventions and discoveries of Neolithic China (3,846 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

It was the basic weapon of Shang (c. 1600 – 1050 BC) and Zhou (c.1050–256 BC) infantry, although it was sometimes used by the "striker" of charioteer

Ancient history (11,823 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Warring States period. Though there remained a nominal Zhou king until 256 BC, he was largely a figurehead and held little power. As neighboring territories

List of emperors of the Han dynasty (2,710 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

rulers of the previous Shang (c. 1600 – c. 1050 BC) and Zhou (c. 1056 – 256 BC) dynasties were referred to as 'king' (王 wáng). By the time of the Zhou

List of Roman external wars and battles (5,938 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Battle of Tyndaris – Naval victory of Rome over Carthage in Sicilian waters. 256 BC – Battle of Cape Ecnomus – A Carthaginian fleet under Hamilcar and Hanno

Diplomacy (7,289 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

attention to traditional respects of tutelage to the Zhou dynasty (c. 1050–256 BC) figurehead monarchs while each vied for power and total conquest. However

Chinese art (14,833 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Ancient Olympic Games (8,178 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

for horse over one year 128th 268 BC Chariot for horse over one year 131st 256 BC Race for horses older than one year 145th 200 BC Pankration for boys

Ptolemaic cult of Alexander the Great (2,207 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

258/257 BC 28th BGU VI 1228. P. Hib. I 94. 034 Antiochos, son of Kebbas 257/256 BC 29th BGU VI 1229; X 1979, 1980. P. Cair. Zen. I 59133. P. Hib. I 95. From

Second Punic War (8,880 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

surrounding waters; the Romans also unsuccessfully invaded North Africa in 256 BC. It was the longest continuous conflict and the greatest naval war of antiquity

Ancient Olympic Games (8,178 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

for horse over one year 128th 268 BC Chariot for horse over one year 131st 256 BC Race for horses older than one year 145th 200 BC Pankration for boys

Qin's wars of unification (3,587 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Wangcheng, and East Zhou, centred in Chengzhou. Qin conquered West Zhou in 256 BC, claiming the Nine Cauldrons and symbolically making King Zhaoxiang of Qin

Second Punic War (8,880 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

surrounding waters; the Romans also unsuccessfully invaded North Africa in 256 BC. It was the longest continuous conflict and the greatest naval war of antiquity

Nautia gens (1,026 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Nautius Rutilus, consul in 287 BC. Nautius (Rutilus), a military tribune in 256 BC, during the First Punic War, opposed the plan of the consul Marcus Atilius

Women in ancient and imperial China (9,346 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Qin Shi Huang (10,130 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

Zhou, the last of whose kings had been deposed by King Zhaoxiang of Qin in 256 BC. Following the surrender of Qi in 221 BC, King Zheng reunited all of the

Qin (state) (5,952 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

the Battle of Yique 260 BC Qin defeated Zhao at the Battle of Changping 256 BC Qin ended the Eastern Zhou dynasty 247 BC Ying Zheng became ruler of Qin

History of Rome (Livy) (4,739 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

Quotes 264–263 BC First Punic War, first gladiatorial games. 17 Lost 260–256 BC First Punic War 18 Quote 255 BC First Punic War 19 Quote 251–241 BC First

Roman Republic (20,467 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

and Cape Ecnomus in 256. To hasten the end of the war, the consuls for 256 BC decided to carry the operations to Africa, on Carthage's homeland. The consul

Sacred mountains (6,373 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC). By the time of the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC) sacrifices at Mount Tai had become highly ritualized ceremonies in which

Mount Tai (4,759 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

attainment of the "great peace". By the time of the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BC) sacrifices at Mount Tai had become highly ritualized ceremonies in which

Camera obscura (8,477 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the sun were described in the Chinese Zhoubi Suanjing writings (1046 BC–256 BC with material added until c. 220 AD). The location of the bright circle

Battle of Drepana (4,098 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

defeated in large naval battles at Mylae (260 BC), Sulci (257 BC), Ecnomus (256 BC) and Cape Hermaeum (255 BC). During 252 and 251 BC the Roman army avoided

Liao dynasty (19,939 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Quintus Caedicius Noctua (99 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

a member of the gens Caedicia. His son was Quintus Caedicius, consul in 256 BC. Caedicius was consul in 289 BC together with Marcus Valerius Maximus Corvinus

Guangzhou (15,817 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

founding during the reign of King Nan of Zhou, emperor of Zhou from 314 to 256 BC. It was said to have consisted of little more than a stockade of bamboo

Qingdao (7,842 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Dawenkou, Longshan and Dongyeshi cultures. In the Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BC), the town of Jimo was established, which was then the second-largest one

Tianxia (2,767 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

expansive historical view, a tianxia system existed between the Zhou (1027–256 BC) and Qing dynasties (1644–1911). According to political scientist Yan Xuetong

Punic Wars (10,931 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

their naval victories the Romans launched an invasion of North Africa in 256 BC, which the Carthaginians intercepted at the battle of Cape Ecnomus off the

Confucianism (15,376 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Confucianism may be identified as a continuation of the Shang-Zhou (c. 1600–256 BC) official religion, or the Chinese aboriginal religion which has lasted

Su Song (4,714 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

(127–200), Su believed that physicians of the ancient Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) used realgar as a remedy for ulcers. As believed in Su's day, the "five

Lacquerware (5,522 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

developed became a highly artistic craft. During the Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC), lacquerware began appearing in large quantity. This is the earliest era

Soybean (14,475 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

East Asia. Soybeans became an important crop by the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BC) in China. However, the details of where, when, and under what circumstances

Agriculture in China (6,678 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

in the enormous Du Jiang Yan Irrigation System engineered by Li Bing by 256 BC for the State of Qin in ancient Sichuan. For agricultural purposes the Chinese

Zoning (8,272 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

regions of the world – for example, in China during the Zhou Dynasty (1046 – 256 BC), in India during the Vedic Era (1500 – 500 BC), and in the military camps

Jinan (8,379 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

(Wade-Giles romanization). During the times of the Zhou dynasty (1045 BC to 256 BC), the city of Lixia (simplified Chinese: 历下; traditional Chinese: 歷下; pinyin:

The Qin Empire III (709 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Changping. After demonstrating its military power through its victories, in 256 BC the Qin state finally puts an end to the Eastern Zhou dynasty, the nominal

Diyi (3,031 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

ancient system which was first recorded in the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 BC – 256 BC). It was first recorded and codified in the Rites of Zhou (Chinese: 周礼;

Military history of China before 1912 (13,368 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Theatre of China (4,212 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

mentions shamanistic dancing and singing. For the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 BC – 256 BC), evidence from the Chu Ci suggests that in the 4th or 3rd century BC State

Chinese painting (8,217 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

spirals, zigzags, dots, or animals. It was only during the Eastern Zhou (770–256 BC) that artists began to represent the world around them. In imperial times

History of archery (8,513 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

archery was one of the Six Noble Arts of the Zhou dynasty of China (1146–256 BC); archery skill was a virtue for Chinese emperors. The Sasanian general

Timeline of mathematics (7,795 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

or add a part to infinity, still what remains is infinity." 1046 BC to 256 BC – China, Zhoubi Suanjing, arithmetic, geometric algorithms, and proofs.

Battle of Zama (8,403 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

follow up were considerable; and when the Romans had invaded North Africa in 256 BC during the First Punic War they had been driven out with heavy losses, which

Battle of the Aegates (5,168 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

defeated in large naval battles at Mylae (260 BC), Sulci (257 BC), Ecnomus (256 BC) and Cape Hermaeum (255 BC). Shortly after the last of these, the large

Slavery in Africa (16,853 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Orosius records that Rome enslaved 27,000 people from North Africa in 256 BC. Piracy became an important source of slaves for the Roman Empire and in

Eponymous archon (3,339 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

]sinus 260–259 BC Philostratus 259–258 BC Philinus 258–257 BC Antiphon 257–256 BC Thymochares 256–255 BC Antimachus 255–254 BC Cleomachus 254–253 BC Phanostratus

Chinese mathematics (7,985 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

which greatly influenced written literature during the Zhou dynasty (1050–256 BC). For mathematics, the book included a sophisticated use of hexagrams. Leibniz

Seals in the Sinosphere (7,522 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

from the Spring and Autumn period (771–476 BC) of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) that there is an increase in the quantity of Chinese seals paired together

Chinese literature (10,610 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Hundred Schools of Thought that occurred during the Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BC). The most important of these include the Classics of Confucianism, of Daoism

290s BC (3,754 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

the cities of Puban and Pishi. Nan, Zhou dynasty king of China, r. 314–256 BC Mencius, Chinese Confucian philosopher Perunar killi, King of the Chola

Traditional Chinese marriage (7,412 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

practice occurred frequently among the nobility of the Zhou dynasty (1045 BC – 256 BC), with cases occurring at later times.[citation needed] Emperors of some

Alley (10,360 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

residential areas according to the social classes of the Zhou dynasty (1027–256 BC). The term "hutong" appeared first during the Yuan dynasty, and is a term

Wu Zetian (16,044 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

founded the Wu Zhou dynasty, named after the historical Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). The traditional historical view is to discount the Wu Zhou dynasty: dynasties

Military of the Zhou dynasty (3,735 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

pinyin: Zhōu cháo), a royal dynasty of China ruling from c. 1046 BC until 256 BC. Under the Zhou, these armies were able to expand China's territory and

Zhang Heng (9,409 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang dynasty (c. 1600–c. 1050 BC), and certainly by the Zhou dynasty (1122–256 BC). The inflow clepsydra with an indicator rod on a float had been known in

List of sovereign states by date of formation (7,045 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Indo-Parthian Kingdom and the Indo-Scythians 256–150 BC: Greco-Bactrian Kingdom 549–256 BC: Part of Macedonian Empire 549–330 BC: Part of Achaemenid Empire 678–549

Battle of Utica (203 BC) (4,600 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

follow up were considerable; and when the Romans had invaded North Africa in 256 BC during the First Punic War they had been driven out with heavy losses, which

Military of Carthage (4,488 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

partnerships established through treaties with other states and tribes. In 256 BC, during the First Punic War with the Roman Republic, the Roman Consul Marcus

Chinese New Year's Eve (1,848 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

and ancestors at the end of each year. Then in the Zhou dynasty (1046 – 256 BC), the phrase “Nian (Year)” appeared and certain cultural practices became

Chinese ritual bronzes (5,385 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

dynasty (c. 1600 – c. 1046 BC) and the early part of the Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC). The majority of surviving Chinese ancient bronze artefacts are ritual

History of East Asia (11,255 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Annals, they ruled from 1556 BC to 1046 BC. The Zhou dynasty of c. 1046–256 BC lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history. However, the actual

Battle of Cirta (4,109 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

follow up were considerable; and when the Romans had invaded North Africa in 256 BC during the First Punic War they had been driven out with heavy losses, which

List of conflicts in Europe (5,438 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Battle of Cape Ecnomus, 256 BC

Battle of the Great Plains (5,160 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

follow up were considerable; and when the Romans had invaded North Africa in 256 BC during the First Punic War they had been driven out with heavy losses, which

Guifang (4,387 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

dynasty (1600–1046 BC) they were called Guifang, in the Zhou period (1045–256 BC) they were called Xianyun, and starting from the Qin period (221–206 BC)

Fist-and-palm (337 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

gesture. The Gongshou gesture can be traced back to Zhou dynasty (1046 BC – 256 BC). Imperial court of the Zhou dynasty established ritual and music system

List of oldest continuously inhabited cities (8,846 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Nanwucheng's founding during the reign of Ji Yan, king of Zhou from 314 to 256 BC. It was said to have consisted of little more than a stockade of bamboo

History of the Qing dynasty (13,595 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

Timeline of historic inventions (24,723 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

developed in China by the early 5th century BC during the Zhou dynasty (1122–256 BC), the oldest specimens found in a tomb of Luhe County in Jiangsu province

Shandong University (9,712 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

after the ancient states of Qi (1046 BC–221 BC) and Lu (10th century BC–256 BC) that once existed in the area. Jinan was chosen as the new location for

List of battles by casualties (4,936 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

480 BC Second Persian Invasion of Greece 50,000? Battle of Cape Ecnomus 256 BC First Punic War 50,000 Battle of Dan-no-ura 1185 Genpei War 20,000 Battle

History of education (15,095 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

educated students to do farmwork and handworks. During the Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC), there were five national schools in the capital city, Pi Yong (an imperial

List of ancient great powers (12,936 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

1122 BC it covered an area of 1,250,000 km2. The Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BC; Chinese: 周朝; pinyin: Zhōu Cháo; Wade–Giles: Chou1 Ch'ao2 [tʂóʊ tʂʰɑ̌ʊ])

History of Chinese dance (7,070 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

List of state leaders in the 4th century BC (1,403 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

BC) Xian, King (368–321 BC) Shenjing, King (320–315 BC) Nan, King (314–256 BC) Chu (complete list) – Dao, King (401–381 BC) Su, King (380–370 BC) Xuan

List of Confucian states and dynasties (1,297 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

dynasty (AD 544–602) Eastern Wu (AD 222–280) Eastern Zhou (Zhou dynasty) (770–256 BC) Goguryeo (37 BC–AD 668) Goryeo dynasty (AD 918–1392) Heian Japan (AD 794–1185)

Government of the Han dynasty (12,122 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

claimed nominal allegiance to an overlord king of the Zhou dynasty (c. 1050 – 256 BC), yet the Zhou kings' political power and prestige was less than that of

Rhinoceroses in ancient China (3,367 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

vessel must have been a tame rhinoceros. During the Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC) rhinoceros hide was used for armour. The Rites of Zhou specifies: The rhinoceros-hide

Ancient Chinese urban planning (4,076 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Chinese date size population location dynasty note 1 Chéngzǐyá 城子崖 2500–256 BC 20 ha 10,000 36°44′09″N 117°21′15″E / 36.7358°N 117.35415°E / 36.7358;

Maritime timeline (3,076 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Battle of Salamis, arguably the largest naval battle in ancient times. 256 BC: Battle of Cape Ecnomus, one of Ancient Rome's first major naval victories

History of the Great Wall of China (13,577 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

Luoyang) a year later, and thus ushered in the Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BC). Most importantly, the fall of Western Zhou redistributed power to the

Horses in ancient and Imperial China (1,203 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

horse-driven chariots of the Shang (c. 1600 – c. 1050 BC) and Zhou (c. 1050 – c. 256 BC) periods, but horseback riding in China, according to David Andrew Graff

Carthaginian coinage (7,976 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

as part of an emergency coinage issue - probably Regulus' invasion in 256 BC. Jenkins-Lewis, Group X is a very large electrum issue which replaced Group

Tiejia Temple (1,598 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

The tradition of burning incense originated during the Zhou Dynasty (1000–256 BC) when king Zhou Men Wong used the rising smoke to send his prayers to heaven

Religion of the Shang dynasty (12,646 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

religion, and that of Tian in the cosmology of the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC) that followed the Shang. Another approach conflates Di with the legendary

Chinese Empire (2,143 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn (c. 770 – c. 476 BC) Warring

List of predecessors of sovereign states in Asia (444 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

of Kapisa (5th century BC – 7th century) Part of Macedonian Empire (549–256 BC) Greco-Bactrian Kingdom (256–150 BC) Part of Indo-Parthian Kingdom and the

List of naval battles (21,004 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Tyndaris Romans under Gaius Atilius Regulus Carthaginians under Hamilcar 256 BC Cape Ecnomus Romans Carthaginians 249 BC Drepana Carthaginians Romans 246–245

List of battles by geographic location (46,629 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Tyndaris – 257 BC – First Punic War (Punic Wars) Battle of Cape Ecnomus – 256 BC – First Punic War (Punic Wars) Battle of Panormus – 250 BC – First Punic

List of battles before 301 (473 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

captured by Rome. Battle of Handan States of Zhao, Chu, and Wei defeat Qin. 256 BC Battle of Cape Ecnomus A Carthaginian fleet under Hamilcar and Hanno is

Priest of Apollo (Cyrene) (335 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article

of Polemarchus ca. 257 BC IGCyr 96700 Elaeitas II son of Theudorus ca. 256 BC IGCyr 96700 His grandson and father or uncle also served as priests [Pol]ydorus

List of dynasties (48,981 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

ㄔㄠˊ）) (1046–256 BC) – Ruled by the House of Ji (姬) of Huaxia descent Western Zhou (西周（ㄒㄧㄓㄡ）) (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (東周（ㄉㄨㄥㄓㄡ）) (770–256 BC) Minyue

List of longest-reigning monarchs (5,885 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

IV Gisabo Kingdom of Burundi 1850 1908 Nan Zhou dynasty (China) 314 BC 256 BC Rudolf II Sargans-Werdenberg (Holy Roman Empire) 1264 30 December 1322 Nedum

Ships of ancient Rome (8,478 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article

There were repeated naval clashes during the rest of the war, including the 256 BC battle of Ecnomus, possibly the largest naval battle in history by the number