Han Dynasty: Unity, Innovation, and Decline in Ancient China

Jul 03, 2025

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Explore the rise, achievements, and challenges of the Han Dynasty, from Liu Bang's founding to the fall in 220 AD, encompassing technology, economy, culture, and governance. Discover how the dynasty unified Chinese society, propelled technological advancements like paper and water mills, and fostered economic growth through monopolies and Silk Road trade. Delve into societal dynamics, including women's roles, education, and medicine, and unravel the factors leading to the Han's eventual decline with the emergence of rival kingdoms.

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Han Dynasty: Unity, Innovation, and Decline in Ancient China

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Han Dynasty
Han Restores Unity • Liu Bang Founds Dynasty • Liu Bang - Goal • Empress Lu • Martial Emperor - Wudi
Society • Emperor at top • Gov’t • Confucianism
Technology • Paper • Harness - Horse • Plow • Iron tools • Wheelbarrow • Water Mills
Agriculture and Commerce • Pop. Up - Agr. Important • Gov’t monopoly mining • Monopoly • Huge silk mills vs. private weavers • Silk valuable - more trade - silk road
Han Unifies Chinese Culture • Gov’t encourages assimilation • Women’s Roles • Confucian • Economics • Nuns • Edu • Ran shops • Practiced Medicine
Fall of the Han • Economic Imbalance • Wang Mang
Later Han • Peace restored • Still social, political, economic weaknesses • 220 AD - 3 Rival Kingdoms