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China
The Qin & Han Dynasties
Ch7 S3
By Richmond
Using images from
Journey Across Time
Emperor Qin Shihuangdi
Main Idea:
Qin Shihuangdi use
harsh methods to
unify and defend
China
Emperor Qin Shihuangdi
Qin was a ruler of a local state during the
Zhou dynasty.
He gradually took over neighboring states
and declared himself Qin Shihuangdi, or
First Qin Emperor.
rule was
based
on legalism.
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during
the Zhou
dynasty.
Qin abolished the officials’ authority to pass
their posts on to their sons.
He became the only person authorized to fill
empty posts.
Emperor Qin Shihuangdi
Qin united China, created one type of currency,
ordered the building of roads and buildings, and
connected the Chang Jiang to central China by
canal.
Qin punished or killed anyone who opposed him.
He forced farmers to leave their farms to build
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scholars’ writing.
Chinese people believed Qin Shihuangdi was a
harsh ruler, and they overthrew his dynasty
after his death.
Show Video: Behind the Great Wall
Emperor Qin Shihuangdi
Show Discovery Video: Behind the Great Wall
1. What were some of the
advancements made during the
Qin Dynasty?
2. Why did Qin Shihuangdi have the
Great Wall built? to keep out the Xiongnu
Turn and share with a friend, as well as
be ready to share with the class
The Han Dynasty
Main Idea:
Developments
during the Han
dynasty
improved life for
all Chinese.
The Han Dynasty
Liu Bang founded the Han
dynasty in 202 B.C.
Civil service examinations
began when Han Wudi
started testing potential
government employees.
Students prepared for many
years to take the exams.
The Han Dynasty
The population tripled during the Han dynasty.
Farmers had to divide their land among more and
more sons, which left them with very little land.
Farmers sold their land to aristocrats and became
tenant farmers to survive.
The Han Dynasty
The Chinese invented many new products during
the Han dynasty, such as the waterwheel, the
rudder, drill bits, steel, and paper.
Chinese doctors
began practicing
acupuncture, the
practice of easing
pain by sticking
needles into
patients’ skin.
Qin & Han Empires
221 B.C.-A.D.220
Basic Timeline to help you sort out the different civilizations
The Han Dynasty
The Silk Road
Main Idea:
The Silk Road carried Chinese goods as
far as Greece and Rome.
The Silk Road
• Silk was the most valuable trade product.
• The Silk Road was an overland trade route extended
from western China to southwest Asia.
After a 13-year trip to the
West, General Zhang Qian
visited the Roman Empire.
Upon his return he described
the large cities with people
wearing embroidered clothes
and driving chariots.
Major Changes in China
Main Idea:
Unrest in
China helped
Buddhism to
spread.
Major Changes in China
• Merchants from India brought
Buddhism to China. The Han
dynasty fell after wars,
rebellions, and plots against the
emperor.
• Civil war began, and nomads
invaded the country before the
government collapsed.
• Buddhism helped people cope
with the chaotic times.
China
For the Chapter 7 Test next
week, you should review the
Overview PP, since it is your guide
to essential learning. Consider it
your study guide! 