The Warring States Period

The Warring States Period was a time when several Chinese states competed before China was unified.

What Happened

The Warring States Period lasted from about 475 to 221 BCE. Several powerful states fought, made alliances, and built armies.

Why It Matters

It was also a time of important thinkers, including Confucian, Daoist, and Legalist ideas. The period ended when Qin unified China.

Important Facts

• The Warring States Period lasted from about 475 to 221 BCE.
• Several powerful states fought, made alliances, and built armies.
• It was also a time of important thinkers, including Confucian, Daoist, and Legalist ideas.
• The period ended when Qin unified China.

Did You Know?

Historians and learners study Warring States by comparing written records, objects, buildings, maps, and careful questions.