1. CHINA 221 B.C.E. – 220 C.E.

2. Qin Dynasty 221 BCE Shi Huangdi - “First Emperor”
Standardized weights and measurements
Roads, canals, and Great Wall of China
Book burning
Heavy taxes, forced labor, cruel politics

4. Han Dynasty Emperor Gao Zu Emperor Wudi Lowered taxes
Eased harsh politics
Emperor Wudi
Improving canals and roads
Expansionism-Silk Road trade route
Granaries
Government monopoly on iron and salt

5. Confucianism-
Concerned with worldly goals, social order, and good government
Harmony exists when people accept their place in society
5 key relationships
Father to son
Elder brother to younger brother
Husband to wife
Ruler to subject
Friend to friend

6. Legalism Daoism The nature of man is evil.
Greed is the motive for most actions
Harsh laws and punishments
Daoism
Sought to live in harmony with nature
Reject conflict and strife

7. Buddhism in China Eightfold Path-
You must have the right: views, aspirations, speech, conduct, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, contemplation
You must live a moral life, avoiding evil words and actions
Final Goal-Nirvana
-Union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth

9. The Fall of the Han Dynasty
Warlords
Tax burden leads to rebellion
Canals and roads in disrepair
Divided into 3 kingdoms
Invaders
Reigns short and violent
Nomad mercenaries

10. Achievements
Astronomers-used stars and planets to improve calendar and timekeeping
Seismograph invented
Acupuncture
Paper making
Ship building
Bronze work and silk making