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What was the significance of the Han Dynasty in China? Notes #26. The Han Dynasty ruled China from 206 B.C. to A.D. 220. A dynasty is a ruling family; dynasties ruled China from 2000 B.C. to A.D. 1911. Emperor Gaozu (founder of the Han Dynasty). King Wu of Zhou (founder of Zhou Dynasty).
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What was the significance of the Han Dynasty in China? Notes #26
A dynasty is a ruling family; dynasties ruled China from 2000 B.C. to A.D. 1911. Emperor Gaozu (founder of the Han Dynasty) King Wu of Zhou (founder of Zhou Dynasty) Emperor Qin Shi Huang (founder of Qin Dynasty)
Under the Han Dynasty, China grew wealthy because it developed extensive trade networks.
A major trade route the Han Dynasty opened up was the Silk Road.
This trade route allowed China to exchange goods with other civilizations, such as the Roman Empire. Roman sea silk Chinese silk Roman cloth
The Han Dynasty also made Confucianism a part of Chinese society and established a civil service system. Confucius
Under this system, Chinese men took exams to determine who was most qualified for government jobs.
Various advancements that occurred under the Han Dynasty include:
2. Inventing the wheelbarrow, fishing reel, and rudder. Ship rudder Fishing reel