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Han Emperors in China

Han Emperors in China. 400 year rule. Background Info. After the Quin Dynasty ended, civil war broke out Rival Kings were eager to gain control of regions they once owned Peasants rebelled because of their living conditions Two Leaders emerged and Liu Bang defeated Xiang Yu. Han Dynasty.

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Han Emperors in China

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  1. Han Emperors in China 400 year rule

  2. Background Info • After the Quin Dynasty ended, civil war broke out • Rival Kings were eager to gain control of regions they once owned • Peasants rebelled because of their living conditions • Two Leaders emerged and Liu Bang defeated Xiang Yu

  3. Han Dynasty • Liu Bang declared himself first emperor of the Han Dynasty in 202 BC • First goal was to destroy the rival king’s power

  4. Centralized Government • Central authority controls the running of a state • Hundreds of local officials of provinces reported to the central government • Liu Bang lowered taxes and softened harsh punishments

  5. Mandate of Heaven • This was a sneaky way for new emperors to gain control of China • Meant to legitimize the rule of leaders in China • This was what the Zhou leaders of China used to justify their conquest of Shang rulers

  6. Mandate of Heaven

  7. Civil Service Examination • To receive a government position, civilians had to take the civil service exam • This created an intelligent, capable governing class of China

  8. Confucianism Ideas • Confucius taught that social order and good govt would be restored in China if society were organized around 5 basic relationships including family relationships. • Gentlemen should practice: • 1. Respect • 2. Generosity • 3. Truthfulness • 4. Hard Work • 5. Kindness

  9. Paper Wheelbarrow Han Advancements Water Mill

  10. Silk Road • Because of the worldwide demand for silk, trade expanded to Asia, India, and to Rome • The Silk Road spread Buddhism to China

  11. Problems • Experienced conflict with nomads just like Rome did • At first, tried to bribe the nomads with riches. Han Dynasty soon realized they were still being attacked after giving out bribes • Had to build roads and defense walls to maintain order • The cost of defending the imperial frontier led to economic and political crises • Han Dynasty fell by 220 AD

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