The Zhou dynasty was a period of significant cultural and technological development. Iron, ox-drawn plows, crossbows, and horseback riding were introduced, while large-scale irrigation and water-control projects increased agricultural production. Roads, canals, trade, towns, and coinage also developed. The arts flourished, and the period saw major advances in bronze work, lacquerware, jade carving, pottery, literature, and Chinese writing.
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