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The '''Warring States Period''' refers to the period between 480 BC and221 BC, in which the [[Qin dynasty|Qin]] won control of China.

The '''Warring States Period''' refers to the period between 480 [[BC]] and 221 [[BC]], in which the [[Qin dynasty|Qin]] won control of [[China]].

This period is remembered not only for the violent political struggles, but also for the philosophical schools that flourished and competed during this time. In fact, it was during this era that [[Confucius]] said: "Let a hundred flowers bloom; let a hundred schools of thought contend". In addition to [[Confucianism]], other important philosophical schools of this period included [[Legalism]], [[Mozi|Moism]] (named after the philosopher, Mozi), [[Nihilism]], and various varieties of [[Daoism]].

This period is remembered not only for the violent [[political]] struggles, but also for the philosophical [[school]]s that flourished and competed during this [[time]]. In fact, it was during this era that [[Confucius]] said: "Let a hundred flowers bloom; let a hundred schools of thought contend". In addition to [[Confucianism]], other important philosophical schools of this period included [[Legalism]], [[Mozi|Moism]] (named after the philosopher, Mozi), [[Nihilism]], and various varieties of [[Daoism]].

Art and culture also flourished in some areas of China during this period. Porcelain produced during this period (the namesake and model for later Ming vases) were of high quality and are still highly valued today. Bronze work also reached a great technological height during this period, producing some of the finest practical and ornamental bronzes of ancient China.

[[Art]] and [[culture]] also flourished in some areas of [[China]] during this period. [[Porcelain]] produced during this period (the namesake and model for later Ming vases) were of high quality and are still highly valued today. [[Bronze]] work also reached a great technological height during this period, producing some of the finest practical and ornamental bronzes of ancient China.

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[[Category:Chinese History]]

[[Category:Chinese History]]