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Han Dynasty
Main Idea: Developments during the Han dynasty improved life for all Chinese
We might call this time of prosperity the ____________ __________ of
China
Liu Bang aka Han Gaozu– founded the Han dynasty
threw out the harsh policies of the Qin dynasty
continued to use censors
divided the empire into provinces and counties
Han Wudi – began the civil service test
Wudi wanted the most qualified people to get govt. bureaucracy jobs so
they had to take a long, difficult test to apply. The test was supposed to make jobs
available to all people, but only the rich were educated enough to pass the test.
Period of Peace – Wudi’s armies drove back the Xiongnu – the nomads to the northChina remained at peace for almost 150 years
New Forms of Chinese literature and art appeared
literature – rewrite history after books had been burned
Filial Piety very important during dynasty- the ideas of Confucius spread
invention
waterwheels –
drill bits
steel
paper
boat rudder
abacus
Medicine:
herbs
acupuncture
Chinese Inventions:
how it helped the population
grind more grain – more food/ bigger pop.
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Established trade connections with people who lived as far away as
_______________ and the ________________________ ______________________