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Han Emperors in China

Han Emperors in China. Mr. Hoch. Info. In this chapter we have already discussed India, so on the bolded terms and other questions make sure you specify on if it’s a Indian or Chinese term. Early China. The Qin Dynasty were very harsh on taxes, labor quotas, and strict punishments.

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Han Emperors in China

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  1. Han Emperors in China Mr. Hoch

  2. Info • In this chapter we have already discussed India, so on the bolded terms and other questions make sure you specify on if it’s a Indian or Chinese term.

  3. Early China • The Qin Dynasty were very harsh on taxes, labor quotas, and strict punishments. • The people of the Qin Dynasty rebelled and a war of rival kings started throughout all of China. • Two powerful people emerged: Xiang Yu & Liu Bang

  4. Han Dynasty • These two leaders ended up hating each other and fought their last battle in 202 B.C. – Liu Bang won and declared himself the first emperor of the Han Dynasty. • The Han Dynasty ruled China for more than 400 years. However their rule was broken up into 2 parts because there was a time where they lost their power for a short period of time. • Very influential, even today people from China often refer to themselves as “people of the Han”

  5. Bang’s steps to unified China • First goal was to destroy the rival kings’ power. • He was going to do this by establishing centralized government. • This is where the central authority controls the running of the state. • He also lowered taxes and softened the harsh legal punishments of the people.

  6. Empress Lu • When Bang died his son became emperor, but not really. • The real ruler was the son’s mother. One of the wives of Bang • When Lu died, the people that supported Bang were upset, and they executed the people who Lu had put into power.

  7. Wudi • After 30-40 years of turmoil and poor leadership, Bang’s great-grandson took control of the Hans and his name was Wudi. • He is known throughout history as the “Martial Emperor” because his idea of expanding China was through war. • The first set of people that he had to deal with were the Xiongnu (shee-Ung-noo)

  8. Xiongnu • Were fierce nomads known for their deadly archery from horseback. • Usually attacked China’s farms and would take people hostage and steal goods. • Early Han emperors would try to send them gifts to stop but they usually would not quit. • Wudi had other ideas and sent 100,000 men to fight them.

  9. Pyramid • Top tier- Emperor • 2nd tier – King, Governor • 3rd tier – State officials, nobles, and scholars • 4th tier – peasants • 5th tier – artisans, merchants • 6th tier – soldiers • 7th tier - slaves

  10. Han technology • Advancements included paper. Paper was invented in 105 A.D. Before this, books were written in silk. • Silk is very expensive compared to paper • So this allowed for many more people to get an education

  11. Research • The Great Wall of China • When was it built? • Which dynasty built it? • Why was it built? • Was it effective? • Interesting facts

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