1. Han Dynasty By: Cameron Jukebox Smail Bobby Banjo Reed

2. Dynast’s Rule  206 B.C.–220 A.D.

3. Leaders  Gauzo – First emperor in 206 to 195 B.C.  Yuandi – 49 to 33 B.C. Promoted Confucianism  Shundi – 125 to 144 A.D. ; Did not live up to his expectations.  Xiandi – 189 to 220 A.D. ; Last emperor of the Han dynasty

4. Achievements  Han dynasty established the social and moral basis of Chinese society for years to come by making Confucianism the official state ideology.  Creation of irrigation and water conservation projects.  Improvements in the making of farming tools contributed greatly to the increase in agricultural production.  World of arts, science and literature saw a rise in popularity as advances in technology were made.  Greatest achievement was the invention of paper.

5. Notable Events  Chinese borders were expanded to include Vietnam and North Korea, making the Han dynasty the largest empire to date.  Formal education was based on the idea of Confucianism.

6. Contact with other Cultures EEEExport silk to other countries. SSSSilk Road 4444,000 mile long network of routes stretched westward from China across Asia's deserts and mountain ranges, through the Middle East, until it reached the Mediterranean sea CCCChinese traders reached up to Central Asia

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