1. Chinese Achievements

2. Han Achievements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Gg_6Zgbz4  

3. Han
The Han dynasty takes over in 206 BC after overthrowing the previous Qin dynasty, lasting until 220 CE.
The Qin were very abusive to Chinese peasants making the reign of the Han a welcome one early on.
The influence of Confucianism in Han society was important to strengthen the bond between peasants and the new rulers.

4. Han Achievements
Compass- two forms helpful for merchants to travel long distances
Seismograph- 
Expand Great Wall toward western border further protecting Chinese.
Increase trading along Silk Road
Minted Coins

5. Han Achievements
Farming technology such as Wheelbarrow, Plow, and Horse Harness
Water Wheel was an early example of hydroelectric power
Paper was first formed by Chinese hundreds of years before any other civilization
Repeating Crossbow- changed warfare of ancient times

6. End of Han
Despite many years of quality rule as the Han became corrupt with high taxes  and the army grew weak they were ripe for defeat.
Defeat would come at the hands of the Xiongnu invaders
Sound familiar?

7. Tang Dynasty
Reign CE
Further many inventions created by the Han
Spread Chinese culture to Japan and Korea
Sea trade is greatly expanded with Egypt and Axum
Tea, Salt, and Alcohol were government monopolies

8. Tang Dynasty
Empress Wu ( CE) first (and only) female ruler of China

9. Tang Art
Three color ware was one of the greatest contributors in early Chinese art
Many figurines were created as well mainly of horses and camels
Great poets- Li Bo and Du Fu

11. Tang Dynasty
Invention of gunpowder, ceramic porcelain, and woodblock printing
Advancements in literature- Thousands of poems written during this period of time
Medicinal advancements- smallpox vaccine, treatment for goiters, tests for diabetes
Tang empire will fall following a period of weak leadership in 907 CE

12. Song Dynasty •Class of scholar-gentry •Foot binding
•Neo-Confucianism: blends spiritual aspects of Buddhism & Taoism
•Class of scholar-gentry
•Foot binding
•Permanent standing Navy: Junks
•Stern mounted rudder: raised/lowered mechanically for different water depths

13. Song Dynasty
•Magnetic compass
•Moveable type & printing cost decreased, more people became literate
•Paper currency (coins too heavy)
•Coal to power furnaces
•Windmills: to grind grain, to blow air on furnaces & pump water for irrigation

14. Song Dynasty
Gunpowder used for weapons: bombs, grenades, flame throwers & hand cannons

15. Science and Technology
Adopted use of algebra and concept of zero
Where did they get these from?