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The Han Dynasty

The Han Dynasty. In this lesson, students will be able identify significant characteristics of the Han dynasty. Students will be able to identify and/or define the following terms: The Han Dynasty Civil Service Examination Silk Road Cultural Diffusion.

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The Han Dynasty

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  1. The Han Dynasty In this lesson, students will be able identify significant characteristics of the Han dynasty. Students will be able to identify and/or define the following terms: The Han Dynasty Civil Service Examination Silk Road Cultural Diffusion E. Napp

  2. The Han dynasty was an important Chinese dynasty. E. Napp

  3. The Han Dynasty • The Han dynasty unified China for over four hundred years. • Han emperors ruled China from 206 B.C. to 220 A.D. • The Han dynasty is frequently compared to the Roman Empire. E. Napp

  4. Han emperors expanded China’s borders and increased trade. E. Napp

  5. Confucianism • During the Han dynasty, Confucianism began the official philosophy of China. • Confucianism stressed the importance of individuals knowing and doing what was expected of them. • Confucius taught that social order led to peace and harmony in society. E. Napp

  6. Confucius believed in the importance of the social order. He believed that an orderly society was a harmonious society. E. Napp

  7. Civil Service Examination • During the Han dynasty, a civil service examination based on Confucianism was established. • In order to work in the Chinese government, a man had to pass an examination on Chinese history and Confucianism. • Only scholars could work in the government. E. Napp

  8. To work for the government, a Chinese man had to pass a difficult examination. By establishing a civil service examination, education was emphasized. E. Napp

  9. Overland Trade • During the Han dynasty, merchants established overland trade routes to other centers of civilization. • The Silk Road went through Central Asia to the Middle East. • The Silk Road was a famous Chinese trading route. E. Napp

  10. The Silk Road was a famous Chinese trading route. E. Napp

  11. Cultural Diffusion • Cultural diffusion is the exchange of cultural ideas and/or objects. • The Silk Road encouraged cultural diffusion. • Chinese ideas and objects were introduced to other cultures. E. Napp

  12. The Chinese invented the compass and many other wonderful objects. E. Napp

  13. Chinese contact with India led to the introduction of Buddhism in China. E. Napp

  14. Questions for Reflection: • Why is the Han dynasty frequently compared to the Roman Empire? • Why did Han emperors establish a civil service examination? • What philosophy became the official philosophy of China during the Han dynasty? • Why did the Silk Road increase cultural diffusion? E. Napp

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