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How did the Han Dynasty Change China?. The Han Replace the Qin. War broke out after the death of Shi Huangdi WHY? Han Liu Bang ended the war and reunified China Liu Hang began the Han dynasty, which lasted from 202 BC to 220 AD. Government Under the Han Dynasty.
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The Han Replace the Qin • War broke out after the death of Shi Huangdi • WHY? • Han Liu Bang ended the war and reunified China • Liu Hang began the Han dynasty, which lasted from 202 BC to 220 AD
Government Under the Han Dynasty • Liu Bang kept a strong government and followed Confucian ideas • He lowered taxes, reduced punishments, built roads, canals and irrigation systems • He set up a bureaucracy—chosen officials to fill government jobs • To choose government officials, the Han dynasty set up a civil service exam
The Civil Service Exam • Was a revolutionary way to rule or govern • To fill government positions, they gave people tests on Confucianism • The tests helped select educated and ethical people to make decisions for and carry out government jobs • WHY WAS THIS REVOLUTIONARY?