What does this map show you about the Han Dynasty? Comparing Dynasties What does this map show you about the Han Dynasty?
Why does the Han succeed? 1. Wealthiest and most powerful dynasty in China -Wealth and power generated from Silk Road and contact with Roman Empire
2. Created Civil Service Exams. Exams forced people to take a test in order to get a government job. How are exams good for a country? Do we have civil service exams today?
Allow Cultural Diffusion -Promote Confucianism and allow new ideas like Buddhism to enter China
Han Dynasty Achievements Most powerful dynasty Civil Service Exams Paper Rudder for ships Acupuncture