Dr. Afxendiou Global History and Geography 9 Sachem North High School HAN DYNASTY Dr. Afxendiou Global History and Geography 9 Sachem North High School

QIN DYNASTY First dynasty to have centralized government

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RULER: Qin Shi Huang Di Qin Dynasty Captures and unifies much of China Builds first Great Wall Builds Canal System RULER: Qin Shi Huang Di Rejects Confucianism Orders Slaughter of 400 Scholars Orders ALL Confucian Documents/Books Burned Builds Great Tomb Terracotta Warriors – 8000 + and still counting

Qin Shi Huangdi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5- NSehm-hHY

Han dynasty 206 B.C – 220 A.D 400 years or rule Lasted due to strong central government Bureaucracy bureaucrats hired based on personal abilities not connections All bureaucrats had to take special exams Civil service exams – on the teachings of Confucius

Confucius Most important Chinese philosopher Teachings became foundation for government during Han dynasty Became a religious figure during this time period Taught that social order, harmony and good government were possible if people followed the 5 key relationships and respected their elders and superiors

Han dynasty achievements Improved long distance trade through the SILK ROADS traded with all of Asia and Europe Led to cultural diffusion. Buddhism spread to China from India Extensive system of roads paper

Cultural Diffusion Cultural diffusion is the exchange of cultural ideas and/or objects. The Silk Road encouraged cultural diffusion. Chinese ideas and objects were introduced to other cultures. Chinese contact with India led to the introduction of Buddhism in China. E. Napp