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Ancient & Classical China #Qinning

A political & social construct.

Legalism: antithesis of Confucianism Education for the people is positively harmful; teach the peasants only to grow food and fight. Legalism: antithesis of Confucianism

Procure wealth, secure military power, control the population! Standardized weights & measures Standardized coinage & Chinese script Made China a police state!

Decline of the Han began towards the end of the 1st century. Land barons began controlling segments of the population Daoist cults became more popular, undermining Confucianism Han royal court was in turmoil, family fighting family for control The Han civil service began accepting men based on cash payments, favor, and personal connections rather than merit Two epidemics: 173 & 179 CE, floods, & locust infestations were seen as the Han losing the Mandate of Heaven. Left China in political chaos that lasted for over 350 years until the Sui Dynasty (581-618 CE) reunified China. Downfall of the Han