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The Influential Han Dynasty: A Glimpse Into Ancient China's Power

Dive into the Han Dynasty, a pivotal era in Chinese history marked by growth, advancements, and cultural developments. Discover key figures, inventions, and societal norms that shaped this influential period. Learn why the Han Dynasty continues to be a reference point for succeeding dynasties.

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The Influential Han Dynasty: A Glimpse Into Ancient China's Power

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  1. Dynasties in China Mr. Ernst Social Studies

  2. Mandate of Heaven • Why do we need to remember it? • It’s part of the dynasty cycle - it shows how new leaders rise to power.

  3. Pronunciation Guide • J = g • Q = ch • Shi = sher • X = sh • Z = j • Write down on or in your China folder!

  4. Han Dynasty • 202 BC to 220 AD

  5. Han Dynasty • From about 202 BC to 8 AD • Western Han Dynasty, because the capital was in the west. • From about 23 AD to 220 AD • Eastern Han Dynasty, because the capital moved to the East

  6. Han Dynasty • Four hundred years of growth • Chinese territory expanded • Contact grew between China and Europe • Considered a model for all the dynasties that followed • Advancements in arts and technology • Economic growth

  7. Han - Important People • Emperor Wu Di • Inventor Zhang Heng

  8. Wu Di • Established peace • Encouraged trade • Strengthened government • Extended borders • Worked to strengthen Great Wall • Confucianism became official Chinese philosophy • Music became important

  9. Zhang Heng • Argued world wasn’t flat • Thought world revolved around the sun • Was an accomplished inventor and scientist

  10. Inventions • Paper, wheelbarrow, footstirrups and the seismograph (p. 32)

  11. Women • Women generally had very little power and were expected to do what they were told. • Majority were uneducated and unable to own property • Just a couple had some limited power in imperial families. • Sometimes the mother of a young ruler would wield some power.

  12. Han Dynasty • Practiced Confucianism • So what would have been important? • Patrolled and rebuilt China’s Great Wall • Trade flourished on the Silk Road

  13. On a sticky note: • Write down one reason you think that the Han dynasty was important. • Keep this! Use it to help you on your dynasty book.

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