Chapter 3 Test Wednesday December 11, 2009
Rise and Fall of Chinese Empires Chapter 3 Section 4 Carqueville
The Qin Dynasty Practiced Legalism as official ideology What is Legalism again?? Government was divided Civil Division Military Division Censorate – People who are in charge of checking on Government officials
Country Side Divided up into 2 levels Provinces Counties Officials were appointed and dismissed by the Emperor… or KILLED!!! Positives: Single Monetary system and many roads built
The Great Wall Built by the Qin Emperor to strengthen existing protection From the Gobi people of the North Excellent Calvary Men (Infantry?) Required thousands of workers Many died and legend has it…. Dynasty falls because it’s too…
Han Dynasty Followed Confucian ideals, NOT Legalistic!! Followed in the footsteps of Qin: 3 divisions of Government Divided the countryside into 2 parts Did NOT follow Qin: Officials had to pass tests to govern the land -Got Jobs based on how GOOD you were… not WHO you were!! Yay!!
Growth of Han The Empire Expands Growth of Technology Good or Bad?? Empire become stronger, more military Peasants suffer Average land plot shrinks – NOT ENOUGH LAND for so many people! Have to serve in the military Forced to sell land and work on noble lands Growth of Technology PAPER!!! Iron Casting!!! Education!!!
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