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The Silk Road

The Silk Road. Chapter 15, Section 2. The Silk Road. Reuniting and Expanding China First emperor encouraged learning, lowered taxes, and ended the harsh rules Expanded rule into central, north, and south Asia The Structure of Government Strong central government

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The Silk Road

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  1. The Silk Road Chapter 15, Section 2

  2. The Silk Road Reuniting and Expanding China • First emperor encouraged learning, lowered taxes, and ended the harsh rules • Expanded rule into central, north, and south Asia The Structure of Government • Strong central government • Organized in pyramid – officials took orders from those above, and gave orders to those below Civil Service • Appointed for their skills and knowledge • Collect taxes, organized labor, and enforced laws • Wore special clothes – for rank • Took exams and enjoyed high salaries

  3. The Silk Road The Journey of Zhang Qian • Went to find allies • Found new lands that were ideal for trade • Sent envoys to set up relationships with those in the area • Han sent troops to protect region – trade flourished An Important Trade Route • Silk most important export – only Chinese knew how to make • Exchanged Silk for products; horses, grapes, sesame, and onion for cuisine New Ideas: Buddhism Enters China • Silk Road exchange of ideas – paper and Foreign ideas (Buddhism) • Buddhism started in India and spread – overtime became popular in China

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