CHINA 221 B.C.E. – 220 C.E.

Qin Dynasty 221 BCE Shi Huangdi - “First Emperor” Standardized weights and measurements Roads, canals, and Great Wall of China Book burning Heavy taxes, forced labor, cruel politics

Han Dynasty Emperor Gao Zu Emperor Wudi Lowered taxes Eased harsh politics Emperor Wudi Improving canals and roads Expansionism-Silk Road trade route Granaries Government monopoly on iron and salt

Confucianism- Concerned with worldly goals, social order, and good government Harmony exists when people accept their place in society 5 key relationships Father to son Elder brother to younger brother Husband to wife Ruler to subject Friend to friend

Legalism Daoism The nature of man is evil. Greed is the motive for most actions Harsh laws and punishments Daoism Sought to live in harmony with nature Reject conflict and strife

Buddhism in China Eightfold Path- You must have the right: views, aspirations, speech, conduct, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, contemplation You must live a moral life, avoiding evil words and actions Final Goal-Nirvana -Union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth

The Fall of the Han Dynasty Warlords Tax burden leads to rebellion Canals and roads in disrepair Divided into 3 kingdoms Invaders Reigns short and violent Nomad mercenaries

Achievements Astronomers-used stars and planets to improve calendar and timekeeping Seismograph invented Acupuncture Paper making Ship building Bronze work and silk making