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Chapter 7 Section 4 The Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty.
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The Han Dynasty • When the Qin dynasty collapsed in 207 BC, several different groups battled for power. After several years of fighting, an army led by Liu Bang (lee-oo bang), won control. Liu Bang became the first emperor of the Han dynasty. This Chinese dynasty lasted for more than 400 years.
Liu Bang • Questions/answers
Wudi • Questions/answers
Check Your Important Facts! • Liu Bang was different from other Chinese leaders because he grew up a peasant. He earned people’s trust and loyalty, helping him to become the first emperor to be a commoner. • Confucianism was Wudi’s official governmental policy. • To create a strong central government, Wudi took land from the lords and raised taxes. This made them very angry.
Family Life… Social Classes • Questions/answers
Lives of Rich and Poor • Questions/answers
Poor Peasants and Farmers These people were the “Backbone of China”
The Revival of the Family • Questions/Answers
Han Achievements Acupuncture What is This unusual object? Artistic bronze horse
Abacus Furnace Houseboat Ink Printing
Chinese Checkers Compass Coins with holes to put on a string “Chinese Wallet” Kites
Fireworks Crossbow Chinese Junk Gunpowder
Movable Print Martial Arts Porcelain Stirrup
With a Sail !!! Wheelbarrow Water Clock Yoke
Summary Tangrams Another Invention!!