The longest dynasty in Chinese history was the Zhou Dynasty. The Zhou Dynasty was established in 1046 B.C. and ended in 256 B.C. It lasted for 895 years and was one of the longest dynasties in Chinese history. The Zhou Dynasty went through two periods, the Western Zhou Dynasty and the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, and included three vassal states: Qi, Chu, and Qin. During the Zhou Dynasty, many important cultures and thoughts appeared, such as Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, etc. The Zhou Dynasty played an important role in Chinese history. It not only laid the foundation for later Chinese history, but also had a profound impact on the culture and ideology of later generations.