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Aim: How did Confucianism influence the Han Dynasty?

Aim: How did Confucianism influence the Han Dynasty?. November 19, 2013 Do Now: It has been argued that Qin Shi Huangdi unified China at the expense of human freedom. Was he justified in doing this? What do you think is more important to have in a society: stability or freedom?

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Aim: How did Confucianism influence the Han Dynasty?

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  1. Aim: How did Confucianism influence the Han Dynasty? November 19, 2013 Do Now: It has been argued that Qin Shi Huangdi unified China at the expense of human freedom. Was he justified in doing this? What do you think is more important to have in a society: stability or freedom? Based on our discussions, which philosophy do you think is most effective in bringing order and stability to a civilization: Confucianism, Taoism or Legalism? Why?

  2. I. Han Dynasty (202 B.C. – 221 A.D.) • Qin Dynasty collapses after only 15 years. Following a brief period of civil war, the Han dynasty brings peace and unity to China for 400 years. • Dynasty is founded by Han Gaozu→ Abandons Legalism for Confucianism C. Han Wudi→ Expands China further south and defeats nomads in the north

  3. II. Civil Service Examinations • Han rulers introduce civil service examinations → To get government jobs, individuals were tested on their knowledge of Confucian beliefs (recorded in the Analects) as well as Chinese history and law. Were the Civil Service Examinations a good idea? What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing government officials in this way?

  4. III. Social Classes under the Han → Ranked according to Confucian values • Scholar-Officials: Held all the government positions • Aristocrats: Gained back most of the land they lost during Qin dynasty • Peasants: Respected under Confucianism, but lived under difficult conditions. • Artisans: Provided society with specialized goods using their skills • Merchants: Least respected class under Confucianism because they are profit-seeking.

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