1. Qin and Han Dynaasty
Ancient China Part 3

2. Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty sent a huge Calvary force to officially end the Zhou Dynasty
Goal is to strengthen end Unify China
King is in charge if all provinces
Emperor could appoint a governor
Ruled with absolute power
Swift and harsh punishments for anyone that stood against the emperor

3. Qin Dynasty
Power of the government increased when the emperor began using Censors
Unified the empire through new policies and projects
Currency- all the same through out all of China
Writing System- Simplified and a set of rule put in place for all to follow
Building Projects- Construction on own tomb
Farmers build roads, dams, and canals
The Great Wall of China- built as a protection from the Xiongnu (Not the same Wall that stands today)

4. The Fall of the Qin
Officially started in 221 BC and ended in 210BC This dynasty began to fall after the death of its founded Qin Shihuang Di Aristocrats and farmers revolted against new rulers

5. Han Dynasty Founded by Liu Bang (Farmer turned soldier)
Dynasty lasted for over 400 years
1st strong ruler was HAN WUDI ruling from 141BC to 87 BC

6. Han Wudi Made many changes to the Chinese way of life.
Put in place the Civil Service Examination- regulating who could work in the government
Created Schools to prepare students for the civil service exam

7. Expanding the Han Dynasty
Population of China is 60 Million People
Farmers did not have enough land to farm and feed the people of China
Began working as a TENANT FARMER
Han’s Conquered
Korea
Southeast Asia
Northern India
CHINA WAS AT PEACE FOR ROUGHLY A 150 YEARS

8. Han Dynasty Culture
Literature and Art grew greatly and became available for people other then Aristocrats.
Confucius Ideas gained influence
Daily life remained relatively the same.

9. Chinese Inventions Inventions included Cast Iron Plow Iron tools
Waterwheels
Wheelbarrow
Paper
Rudder
Sails

10. The Silk Road 139 BC Zhang Qian explored the areas west of China
Took 13 years to explore
Gave great information to the emperor to spread trade.
Trade Expands
The silk road is a network of trade routes
4000 miles long
Western China to the Mediterranean Sea

11. The Silk Road Goods Traded Main trade link between Europe and Asia
Fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains, cotton, paper
Main trade link between Europe and Asia
Buddhism spread to China through this route from India

12. Han Dynasty Collapses
Most emperors after Wudi were very weak and dishonest.
Corrupt officials became greedy over land.
China ended in civil war and broken it many small kingdoms.