1. Classical China

2. Qin Dynasty Policy of Legalism Fear and terror unite country
First dynasty to unite China under Qin Shi Huangdi
Policy of Legalism
Strict laws and harsh punishments
Fear and terror unite country
Secret police
Book burning
Torture

3. Qin Dynasty Emperor Shi’s Greatest Achievement or Legacy?
What was the impact of the wall?
Notice a difference between the two photos?

4. More of the Great Wall…Everyone is climbing!

5. Or was it this… The Terracotta Warriors of Xian
What do you think?

6. Han Empire 206 BC – 220 AD Emphasis on education
BIG POINTS
Emphasis on education
Traditional family values
Adhere to Confucian values
Wealth and peace trade led to multiple inventions and cultural advancements
How do you advance in society?

7. Civil Service Exam Win position in gov’t based on merit, not family
Local, provincial, and national level exams
Studied Confucian texts
Common set of values and education open to all (in theory…)

8. Qin vs. Han Empire
Where do the Han under Emperor Wudi expand?     
Manchuria
Vietnam
Tibet
Central Asia
Korea

9. Internal peace and prosperity under Wudi (Wu Ti) lead to the expansion of trade

10. Why was it so successful? Why do people want to trade?

11. China and the Silk Road Examples of Imports to China:
Furs (Central Asia)
Glass, Gold, Silver (Rome)
Spices (India)
Modes of Transportation:
Horses, Mules, Camels, Yaks

12. Collapse of the Han Empire
Weak rulers let canals and roads fall into disrepair
Increased taxes  Peasants revolt
Warlords break empire up into multiple kingdoms
What happened to the Silk Road?
What is lost?
Collapse of the Han Empire
LOSE MANDATE OF HEAVEN