the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
"The Zhou dynasty laid the philosophical groundwork for Chinese civilization by fostering the development of both Confucianism and Taoism."
Synonym of congee: a thick rice porridge.
"The historian argued that many modern Chinese customs can be traced back to the Zhou dynasty."
A people of ancient China.
Various regions of ancient China occupied by this people, including the Fen and Wei valleys
"The Zhou dynasty established its capital in a region known as Zhou, encompassing the fertile Fen and Wei valleys."