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Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.
“People of the Han” original Chinese Paper invented [105 B.C.E.] Silk Road trade develops; improves life for
man Civil service system
bureaucrats Confucian scholar-gentry
Buddhism introduced into China Expanded into Central Asia
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Liu PangLiu Pang
1. Defeats rival leaders and sets up the Han Dynasty
2. Eased Legalism (ex); Promoted Confucianism (ex)
3. New Title: Han Gaozu: “Exalted Emperor of the Han”
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Emperor Wudi Martial Emperor
141-87 B.C.E.
Emperor Wudi Martial Emperor
141-87 B.C.E. Started public schools.
Colonized Manchuria, Korea, & Vietnam.
Set up tributary states Soldiers, traders,
settlers: spread Chinese influence
Revival of Chinese landscape painting.
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III. Han DynastyIII. Han Dynasty
Economy & Trade… established by Wudi1. Roads & Canals2. Granaries for storage3. Govt monopoly on iron & salt
industries4. Silk Road (map)5. Improved textile, water mill, steel,
papermaking,and shipping industries6. Infrastructure/ Inventions/
Industries: expansion of trade
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III. Han DynastyIII. Han Dynasty
D. Confucian Bureaucracy1. Scholar-Officials [Scholar-Gentry]
*Official belief system… well educated scholars ran bureaucracy… ideal gentleman
2. Civil Service System* Officials in the govt: based on merit…
civil service exams… [Sui] Five Classics
**See chart onsocial classes
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III. Han DynastyIII. Han Dynasty
E. The Fall of the Han*Expansion helped to strengthen Han but also led to its decline1. Political: Warlords… tribute… sinicization
* spread Chinese language, customs, culture2. Economic
*Yellow Turban Revolt3. Military: 220 AD warlords defeat last of Han 4. Social: corruption, self-indulgence
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III. Han DynastyIII. Han Dynasty
F. Achievements of the Han Golden Age*Classical civilization… Han China made such advances in so many fields, Chinese later called themselves “the people of Han”
1. Science & Mathematics* Chemistry, zoology, botany, other sciences* Astronomy: stars, planets; improved calendars* Diagnosed diseases, developed anesthetics & herbal remedies* Acupuncture
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III. Han DynastyIII. Han Dynasty
F. Achievements2. Technology & Farming
*Inventions: paper (wood pulp); bronze & iron stirrups, fishing reels, wheelbarrows, suspension bridges
* Advances in shipbuilding: rudder* Reach Europe hundreds of years
later
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Han – Roman Empire Connection
Han – Roman Empire Connection
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Chang’an
The Han Capital
Chang’an
The Han Capital
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Liu Sheng Tomb (d. 113 BCE)
Liu Sheng Tomb (d. 113 BCE)
His jade suit has 2498 pieces!
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Han ArtifactsHan Artifacts
Imperial Imperial SealSeal
Han Ceramic Han Ceramic HouseHouse
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Ceramics, Later Han Period
Ceramics, Later Han Period
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Trade Routes of the Ancient World
Trade Routes of the Ancient World
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Multi-Cultural Faces -- People Along the Silk
Road
Multi-Cultural Faces -- People Along the Silk
Road
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III. Han DynastyIII. Han Dynasty
F. Achievements of Han3. Arts
*Temples, palaces, parks* Jade and ivory carvings*Ceramic figures* Bronze work and silk makers
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G. Buddhism in China (approx: 100—400AD)1. Missionaries/Merchants: spread Mahayana B2. Chinese not accept at first…
* Family v. solitary life
3. Popular in times of difficulties* Eternal happiness… escape from suffering…
mercy
4. Dao/Confucianism: not address salvation5. Monasteries: centers of learning/arts6. MB: absorb Confucian/Dao traditions… filial piety