Download Aim: How did the Han Dynasty make contributions to world civilization

Aim: How did the Han Dynasty make
contributions to world civilization
 Do Now:
 Define Golden Age:
 How might a
civilization’s Golden Age
impact the world?
At the end of today’s lesson, you will be able to:
 Identify the importance of geography on the rise of
the Han Dynasty.
 Describe and discuss the achievements of the Han
Dynasty.
 Explain why the Han period is called the Pax Sinica
(Chinese Peace).
 Discuss the features of Han rule (civil service, etc.).
I. Geography
 Geography of China:
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Mountains
Deserts
Oceans
 Positives: provides
protection from outsiders
 Negatives: isolates a
country from the rest of
the world
II. Han Dynasty
A. Golden Age: Advancements in Math and Science
B. Science and Medicine:
A.
365 day calendar
B.
Acupuncture
C. Technology:
A.
Invented paper
B.
Created a system of trade routes (Grand Canal)
C.
Great wall of China
II. Golden Age
D. Civil Service Examination:
A. Required citizens to pass a test in order to obtain a
government job
B. Only for men
III. Silk Road
A. Trade route that
connects China to the
west.
B. 4,000 miles long
C. Example of Cultural
Diffusion
IV. Religion
A. Buddhism:
A.
B.
C.
Spread from India to
China
Follow the Eightfold
path & the Four Noble
Truths
Ultimate goal is to
achieve Nirvana:
perfect soul
V. Fall of the Han Dynasty
A. Corruption:
A.
B.
Economical
Political
B. Invaded by
“barbarians”
C. Too large to keep
control of empire