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Revolt of the Three Guards Timeline Game

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The Revolt of the Three Guards in 660 BCE was a significant event in ancient Chinese history that highlighted the power struggles within the ruling dynasty.

  • The revolt was led by three guards who believed that the current ruler was unfit to govern.
  • It resulted in the overthrow of the ruling dynasty and the establishment of a new one.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 660 BCE: The Revolt of the Three Guards begins in China
  • 660 BCE: The three guards, Wei Zi, Zhonghang Yi, and Wang He, rebel against King Hui of Zhou
  • 660 BCE: The three guards kill King Hui and his queen, taking control of the Zhou Dynasty
  • 660 BCE: The three guards install a puppet king, King Hui's son, as the new ruler of Zhou
  • 660 BCE: The three guards consolidate their power and establish themselves as the de facto rulers of Zhou
  • 660 BCE: The Revolt of the Three Guards sparks unrest and rebellions throughout China
  • 660 BCE: The three guards suppress various uprisings and rebellions in different parts of the kingdom
  • 660 BCE: The three guards enact reforms to strengthen their rule and centralize power in the Zhou Dynasty
  • 660 BCE: The three guards face opposition from neighboring states and launch military campaigns to expand their territory
  • 660 BCE: The three guards establish alliances with other powerful families and clans to maintain their control over Zhou
  • 660 BCE: The three guards face internal dissent and power struggles among themselves
  • 660 BCE: The Revolt of the Three Guards comes to an end as the three guards are overthrown and killed by a coalition of rebel forces
  • 660 BCE: The Zhou Dynasty is restored to legitimate rule under a new king
  • 660 BCE: The Revolt of the Three Guards leaves a lasting impact on Chinese history and political dynamics

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