Jin (Zhou state)

Jin (Zhou state) was a state in North China (East Asia) that lasted from c. 1033 to 376 BCE, about 657 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

The leading power of the Spring and Autumn period in Shanxi, whose ruler Duke Wen was hegemon. Its great ministerial families carved it into Han, Zhao and Wei, recognized by the Zhou king in 403 BCE.

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Facts

Dates: c. 1033 to 376 BCE
Duration: 657 years
Type: State
Region: North China, East Asia
Language family: Chinese
Capital: Jiang, later Xintian

Became

Han (Zhou state) 403 to 230 BCE
Zhao 403 to 222 BCE
Wei 403 to 225 BCE

Events in East Asia during its time

551 BCE Birth of Confucius

Neighbours in East Asia

Chu c. 1030 to 223 BCE
Gojoseon c. 700 to 108 BCE
Qin (Zhou state) c. 770 to 221 BCE
Eastern Zhou 770 to 256 BCE
Western Zhou 1046 to 771 BCE
Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 644 CE
Shu kingdom (Jinsha) c. 1150 to 316 BCE
Qi c. 1046 to 221 BCE
Yan c. 1046 to 222 BCE
Lu c. 1042 to 249 BCE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Carthage c. 814 to 146 BCE, North and West Africa
Roman Republic 509 to 27 BCE, Europe
Greek city-states c. 800 to 338 BCE, Europe
Neo-Assyrian Empire 911 to 609 BCE, Middle East
Achaemenid Empire 550 to 330 BCE, Middle East
Athens 508 to 322 BCE, Europe

Questions

When did Jin (Zhou state) exist?

c. 1033 to 376 BCE, about 657 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Jin (Zhou state)?

North China, in East Asia. Its capital was Jiang, later Xintian.

What language did Jin (Zhou state) speak?

Chinese. This family includes Sinitic languages.

What came after Jin (Zhou state)?

Han (Zhou state), Zhao and Wei.