Chapter 4: Ancient Chinese Civilization Section 3: THe Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties
Zhou Dynasty
Longest Lasting Dynasty Zhou Dynasty Longest Lasting Dynasty Did not create a centralized form of government
The God of heaven decided who should rule China Zhou Dynasty Mandate of Heaven The God of heaven decided who should rule China
Qin Dynasty
The name “China” comes from Qin QIN DYNASTY Began in 221 B.C. Lasted only 15 years The name “China” comes from Qin
Title Shih Huang Ti means “first emperor QIN DYNASTY Cheng Title Shih Huang Ti means “first emperor
Autocracy: emperor held total power QIN DYNASTY Autocracy: emperor held total power Execute those who spoke against emperor
QIN DYNASTY GREAT WALL OF CHINA Forced labor Rebel
QIN DYNASTY Liu Bang Overthrew Qin Dynasty Started Han Dynasty
HAN DYNASTY
HAN DYNASTY Han rulers had great influence over China; today people refer to themselves as “People of the Han”
Longest-ruling Han Emperor Huge territory (Manchuria, Korea, etc) Liu Ch'e Longest-ruling Han Emperor Huge territory (Manchuria, Korea, etc)
A system that runs the day-to-day business of government Civil Service A system that runs the day-to-day business of government Imperial University to train people for government service -Liu Ch’e
Leveling Price controls to balance economic effects of farm surpluses or shortages Store surplus grain