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Look at the timeline on p Look at the timeline on p. 186/187 answer these questions What does the information included in the time line indicate about Chinese culture? What important and last legacy did the empires of both India and china leave the world? What does the image of the horse suggest about life in the han dynasty? Bell Ringer

Group of 3 Jigsaw – 4 notes + vocab per section #1 – The Mauryan Empire is Established/Period of Turmoil P. 189-191 #2 – The Gupta Empire is Established/Buddhism & Hinduism Change P. 191-193 #3 – Achievements of Indian Culture/Spread of Indian Trade P. 194-197 Group of 3 Jigsaw – 4 notes + vocab per section

Fall of Qin Shi passed away Peasants fed up with forced labor and high taxes = rebelled Noble were eager to take power and created large armies against the new emperor 206 BC Liu Bang , peasant rebel leader, defeated the Qin. Went on to found the Han Dynasty one of the Chinese greatest dynasty’s Fall of Qin

Han Dynasty – Restoring Control Ruled 400 years, influenced so much Chinese people refer to themselves as the Han people Liu Bang believed he ruled with mandate of heaven (approval of gods), gained loyalty of people by softening harsh laws/taxes, gained military loyalty by giving them land Restored Confucianism to popularity in China Son took throne but was too young to rule so his mother, Empress Lu took over (one of many wives) Once son died young, named a series of infants to maintain her power, died/princes and officials had whole Lu family killed – incredibly common after. Han Dynasty – Restoring Control

Wudi took China to it’s height, promoted economic growth through road/canals set up monopolies one group has control over production and distribution of a certain good. In this case on salt-iron-alcohol, took land away from large landowners and placed limits on merchants Why would these things make a great empire/growth? TPS Expanded with war, became known as Martial Emperor, biggest threat was Xiongnu from North China. Previous presents/princesses, combined with other enemies and aggressively attacked. Conquered korea/manchuria/vietnam. Open trade routes to as far away as Roman empire Greatest Han Emporer

Decline What do you believe led to decline of Han dynasty? Weak rulers, gap between rich and poor widened, taxes rose to cover cost of huge empire worsening the gap. Revolt finished off empire, entered period of disunion for 350 years.

Society Strong family ties, fathers head of home arranging marriages and choosing sons’ careers Stressed Filial piety – obedience and devotion to parents and grandparents 60 million people in China/ 90% were peasants, farming/gov’t building projects

Trade Silk was greatest assets, how to manufacture silk??? Wudi’s fascination with “swift blood-sweating horses” Silk roads used for trade and travel, huge caravans for protection raids/bandits. Buddhism also traveled trade routes spreading from India Trade

Partner Review What trade item was Wudi most interested in? Blood Sweating Horses Who was Liu Bang, and why was he significant? Powerful leader and founder of the Han What differences did Han emperors adopt in dealing with the Xiongnu? Launched military campaigns against them instead of bribery, formed alliances with their enemies Who was the greatest Han Emperor? Wudi Partner Review

When reading the main idea is the most important point of a communication. In a paragraph it is often the first or last sentence and is supported by details in the paragraph. Sometimes the main idea is not actually stated, but is implied by the details presented. Stated v. implied To find a main idea ask what the paragraph is primarily about. You can also examine the details and ask what idea they support. Identify the main ideas of the five full paragraphs on P. 206 with your partner, is that idea stated or implied? Reading strategy

Most women during the Han Dynasty led quiet lives at home – stated Some upper-class women lived much different lives – stated In spite of economic and cultural advances, the Han emperors faced grave problems – stated Farmers’ lives were not easy – implied As a result, the gap between rich and poor increased - stated

Independent Reading 200-207, section assessment due at the end Han Emperors in china