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The Qin and Han Dynasties

The Qin and Han Dynasties. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi. Qin Shihuangdi means “the First Qin Emperor” The Qin ruler made changes in China’s government that would last for 2,000 years. A Powerful ruler. Qin based his rule on the ideas of Legalism. Who had the power?. Central Government

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The Qin and Han Dynasties

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  1. The Qin and Han Dynasties

  2. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi • Qin Shihuangdi means “the First Qin Emperor” • The Qin ruler made changes in China’s government that would last for 2,000 years.

  3. A Powerful ruler • Qin based his rule on the ideas of Legalism.

  4. Who had the power? Central Government Provinces and Counties

  5. Chinese Currency, Roads, and Canals

  6. The Xiongnu

  7. The Great Wall

  8. Why Did People Rebel? • Chinese people viewed Qin Shihuangdi as a cruel leader. • Aristocrats were angry because he reduced their power. • Scholars hated him for burning their writings. • Farmers hated him for forcing them to build roads and the Great Wall.

  9. The Han Dynasty 202 B.C. Liu Bang founded the Han dynasty

  10. What was the Civil Service? Civil Service Examinations

  11. The Chinese Empire Grows Han Gaozu 20 Million Han Wudi 60 Million As a result of a growing population, farmers sold land to aristocrats and became tenant farmers.

  12. 150 Years of Peace

  13. An Era of Inventions Chinese Paper Waterwheel

  14. Chinese Medicine • Acupuncture—the use of herbs to cure illnesses and ease pain by sticking thin needles into patients’ skin

  15. The Silk Road

  16. Major Changes in China

  17. The End of the Han Dynasty • Han emperors after Wudi were weak and foolish, so the central government lost respect and power. • The Aristocrats began grabbing more land and wealth. • Dishonest officials and greedy aristocrats caused unrest among and farmers. • Wars, rebellions, and plots against the emperor put an end to the Han dynasty.

  18. Buddhism During the End of the Han Dynasty

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