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The Han Dynasty. By Kayla Jordan and Kailen Hubbard. Introduction. The Han Dynasty began in 205 B.C. Liu Bang became the first emperor of this dynasty. The Han Dynasty lasted over 400 years. The Han Dynasty was created after the Qin Dynasty collapsed.
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The Han Dynasty By Kayla Jordan and Kailen Hubbard
Introduction • The Han Dynasty began in 205 B.C. • Liu Bang became the first emperor of this dynasty. • The Han Dynasty lasted over 400 years. • The Han Dynasty was created after the Qin Dynasty collapsed. • This dynasty was founded by the Liu family.
Leaders • Emperor Shi Huangdi was the leader of the Qin Dynasty from 259-210 B.C. • Liu Bang was the first leader of the western Han Dynasty from 206-195 B.C. • Liu Xiu was the first leader of the eastern Han Dynasty from 25-57 A.D.
AchievementsThe Han rule was a time of great achievements. • Science- The Han Dynasty created the first ancient Chinese seismograph. When an earthquake struck, a lever inside caused a ball to drop from a dragon’s mouth into a toad’s mouth, indicating the direction from which the earthquake had come. • Medicine-Han doctors studied the human body and used acupuncture to heal people. • Art and Literature- Art and literature thrived, and inventors developed many useful devices.
The Silk Road • The Silk Road was a long trade route that stretched across the heart of Asia. • This road connected Han China in the east with the Roman Empire in the west. • Goods that were part of the Han Dynasty were silk, spices, and gold. The main goods traded along the Silk Road were luxury goods-ones that were small, light, and expensive.
Confucius’s ideas on family life and government • Since Confucianism was the government’s official philosophy during Wudi’s reign, Confucian teachings on family were honored. • They had taught that the father was the head of the family and that the father had absolute power. • The Han taught that the woman’s duty was to obey her husband, and children had to obey their father. • Since the Han rewarded strong family ties and respect for elders, some men gained government jobs for the respect they showed their parents.
Inventions and Advances • The Han Dynasty invented one thing that we use everyday, which is paper. They made it by grinding plant fibers, such as mulberry bark and hemp, into paste. • They also made other innovations in science. These innovations included the sundial and the seismograph. • Han emperors were very interested in learning about the movements of the earth. • Another innovation of the Han Dynasty was acupuncture, which improved medicine. • Several Han inventions in science and medicine are still used today.
Failing Moments of the Han Dynasty • The Han Dynasty collapsed under a combination of domestic and external pressures. • The Eastern Han emperors failed to put forward any groundbreaking land reforms after the failure of its dynasty. • Corruption and bribery contributed into lingering adverse consequences of land privatizations throughout the dynasty.
Definitions • Innovations- a new idea, method, or device • Sundial- a device that uses the position of shadows cast by the sun to tell the time of day • Seismograph- a device that measures the strength of earthquakes • Acupuncture- the practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain
Quiz Time!!!!!!!! • What family was the Han Dynasty founded by? • Define innovations. • When did the Han Dynasty fall? • What road sold goods that were parts of the Han Dynasty? • What item did the Han Dynasty invent that we use everyday?
