Spring and Autumn period: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Ch’un-ch’iu Shih-tai • Chunqiu Shidai
Date	476 - 770
Location	China

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Map showing the extent of China under Emperor Wudi of the Han dynasty, with the empire highlighted in orange. Key cities, regions, and rivers are labeled, including the Great Wall marking the northern frontier and the Takla Makan Desert to the west. An inset map displays earlier territorial divisions and states. Surrounding regions such as Xiongnu, Yue, and various seas are also indicated.

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Zhou dynasty

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