Chapter 42: The Fall of the Shang Flashcards
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Chou
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He is the great-grandson of Wu-yi, when he inherited the throne the Shang authority crashed.
2
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“Lord of the West”
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He is the chief of the Zhou tribe which is located across the Wei river valley.
3
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Wen
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He is the chief of the Zhou tribe which is located across the Wei river valley. He was arrested and thrown in jail by Chou, and the Zhou people brought Chou women and fine objects to soften his heart.
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Wu
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He is the son of Wen, after his father died, he continued the revolt against the Shang capital.
5
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Wu-yi
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He is the fifth ruler to follow Wu ting, that showed signs of decay first. The played with idols and mocked them, and the punishment fit the crime. He was struck by lightning while out hunting.
