Sort the choices into chronological order, starting with the first event, to describe the rule of the Zhou dynasty.

The Zhou expand their lands through conquest.

Zhou leaders place family members in charge of faraway states.

Over time, ties between Zhou kings and faraway nobles weaken.

Group of nobles join with nomadic invaders to try to overthrow the king, but fail.

The Zhou dynasty begins.

The Zhou dynasty ends.

Answer:
The Zhou dynasty begins.
The Zhou expand their lands through conquest.
Zhou leaders place family members in charge of faraway states.
Over time, ties between Zhou kings and faraway nobles weaken.
Group of nobles join with nomadic invaders to try to overthrow the king, but fail.
The Zhou dynasty ends.