Qin and Han Dynaasty Ancient China Part 3

Qin Dynasty The Qin Dynasty sent a huge Calvary force to officially end the Zhou Dynasty Goal is to strengthen end Unify China King is in charge if all provinces Emperor could appoint a governor Ruled with absolute power Swift and harsh punishments for anyone that stood against the emperor

Qin Dynasty Power of the government increased when the emperor began using Censors Unified the empire through new policies and projects Currency- all the same through out all of China Writing System- Simplified and a set of rule put in place for all to follow Building Projects- Construction on own tomb Farmers build roads, dams, and canals The Great Wall of China- built as a protection from the Xiongnu (Not the same Wall that stands today)

The Fall of the Qin Officially started in 221 BC and ended in 210BC This dynasty began to fall after the death of its founded Qin Shihuang Di Aristocrats and farmers revolted against new rulers

Han Dynasty Founded by Liu Bang (Farmer turned soldier) Dynasty lasted for over 400 years 1st strong ruler was HAN WUDI ruling from 141BC to 87 BC

Han Wudi Made many changes to the Chinese way of life. Put in place the Civil Service Examination- regulating who could work in the government Created Schools to prepare students for the civil service exam

Expanding the Han Dynasty Population of China is 60 Million People Farmers did not have enough land to farm and feed the people of China Began working as a TENANT FARMER Han’s Conquered Korea Southeast Asia Northern India CHINA WAS AT PEACE FOR ROUGHLY A 150 YEARS

Han Dynasty Culture Literature and Art grew greatly and became available for people other then Aristocrats. Confucius Ideas gained influence Daily life remained relatively the same.

Chinese Inventions Inventions included Cast Iron Plow Iron tools Waterwheels Wheelbarrow Paper Rudder Sails

The Silk Road 139 BC Zhang Qian explored the areas west of China Took 13 years to explore Gave great information to the emperor to spread trade. Trade Expands The silk road is a network of trade routes 4000 miles long Western China to the Mediterranean Sea

The Silk Road Goods Traded Main trade link between Europe and Asia Fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains, cotton, paper Main trade link between Europe and Asia Buddhism spread to China through this route from India

Han Dynasty Collapses Most emperors after Wudi were very weak and dishonest. Corrupt officials became greedy over land. China ended in civil war and broken it many small kingdoms.