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HANS RISE TO POWER

HANS RISE TO POWER. Qin Empire falls within 3 years of emperors death. China reverts back to many fighting for control of areas in China. China splits back apart into family territories. 206 B.C. Liu Bang gains control of the majority of Ancient China. The Han Dynasty Begins !.

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HANS RISE TO POWER

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  1. HANS RISE TO POWER • Qin Empire falls within 3 years of emperors death. • China reverts back to many fighting for control of areas in China. China splits back apart into family territories. • 206 B.C. Liu Bang gains control of the majority of Ancient China. The Han Dynasty Begins!

  2. GOVERNMENT OF HAN • The emperor of the Han encourages learning, lowers taxes and ends many of Qin’s harsh rules. • Strong central government-this keeps local leaders to weak to challenge emperor.

  3. Why do you think are farmers ranked higher than merchants in the Han Dynasty?

  4. Government Continued • Utilize officials-people assigned to a position in the government. • Jobs were filled based on skill and knowledge. This is a system of government known as civil service. People who wanted these jobs needed to take exams or be recommended for the job they were not based on heredity. • Officials enjoyed high salaries but could not serve where they lived.

  5. TRADE • Ancient China’s major export was Silk. Silk is made from a silk worm. • Major imports: Horses, grapes, sesame, onions and elephants. • The Han troops protected the merchants traveling the trade routes through China known as the “Silk Road”

  6. China traded goods with some of the following countries: India, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Greece and Italy

  7. Cultural Influence • Follow teachings of Confucius with an emphasis on family loyalty and respect for elders. • Farmers made up about 90% of population. Growing rice, wheat, beans, bamboo and silkworms.

  8. Han Achievements • Calligraphy • Lacquer • Acupuncture • Seismometer to detect earthquakes • Wheelbarrow • Paper

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