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Do Now . Please answer the handout provided by Mr. C titled “Ancient China” vocabulary builder Chapter 6 Section 3. Chapter 6 Section 4: Han Dynasty. Big Idea: The Han Dynasty created a new form of government that valued family, art, and learning. Han Dynasty (4 th dynasty).

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  1. Do Now Please answer the handout provided by Mr. C titled “Ancient China” vocabulary builder Chapter 6 Section 3.

  2. Chapter 6 Section 4: Han Dynasty Big Idea: The Han Dynasty created a new form of government that valued family, art, and learning.

  3. Han Dynasty (4th dynasty) • After the fall of the Qin dynasty, Liu Bang(peasant) led an army and won control. • Became 1st Han emperor • Lifted ban on books • Lowered taxes • Several years later (140BC) Emperor Wudi took the throne • Established Confucianism style rule • Began University to teach Confucian ideas • Set up Civil Service exam • Executed a law: If you disobey one’s parents it’s a crime • If obeyed parents, would obey Emperor

  4. Han contributions • Paper • Books • Porcelain • During Han period, became master ironworkers • Invented plow & wheelbarrow • Other Innovations • Sundial • Seismograph • Acupuncture

  5. Han contacts other cultures • Mass produced Silk during this time • Traded silk cloth for horses with people in western China lands • Silk Road • 4,000 mile long network that stretched from East China to Mediterranean. • Traders did not travel entire length of road (only sections) • Traveled in Caravans • As the Han government became less stable Buddhism crept in & provided hope more than the traditional Chinese beliefs did. • Chinese embrace Buddhism (example of Diffusion)

  6. Silk Road (Brain Pop)

  7. Homework • Vocabulary on pages 178 & 186 • Comprehension questions pg. 183 #2-3 & pg. 189 #1-3 • Due this Thursday

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