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Bell Ringer (nice job ) Notes – Qin and Han Whiteboard activity
In 221 BCE, the first Han Emperor named Shi Huangdi ended the period of Warring Sates Shi Huangdi was a tough guy Used cruel methods to control the people Tortured, jailed, and killed those who did not support him.
Shi Huangdi ordered the creation of a terra-cotta army to help him rule in the afterlife 8,000 warriors 520 horses 150 cavalry horses
Created national coins Built/repaired canals and roads Built the Great Wall used to protect China from invaders
5,500 miles long Only 9 feet wide at a maximum Visible from SPACE! Used watchtowers/signal towers to communicateUsed watchtowers/signal towers to communicate feet in height
Shi Huangdi died and people revolted against the harsh Qin rule The Han family came into power Remember the dynastic cycle!
Han replaced harsh laws of Qin and reduced taxes Created civil service exams to decide who was most qualified for government jobs Liu Bang was the first Han Emperor Wudi was the most famous Han Emperor expanded the most, adopted Confucius’s principles
Liu BangWudi
Made paper out of wood pulp Invented the wheelbarrow, fishing reel, and boat rudder Acupuncture Built things…roads, temples, palaces SILK ROAD: trade route that linked China to the Medeterranian
Transported GOODS AND IDEAS Goods slaves, silk, satin, perfume, spices, medicine, jewels, glassware Ideas knowledge, ideas, culture, religion Was dangerous bandits, diseases
Tell me the school of thought OR the dynasty that applies to the statement!
Worshiped their ancestors and were polytheistic. SHANG
Believed that rulers should have strict rules and harsh punishments. LEGALISM
Believed that there should not be a strong government force. DAOISM
Built the Great Wall! Qin
Their fall led to the period of “Warring States” Zhou
Had Civil Service exams to make sure only the best qualified got jobs. Han
Had Civil Service exams to make sure only the best qualified got jobs. Han
Gained the Mandate of Heaven by being harsh and keeping people in line. Qin
Were really good at working with Bronze SHANG
Built the Silk Road HAN
Believed that life should be ruled by a balance of relationships. CONFUCIANISM