1. Dr. Afxendiou Global History and Geography 9 Sachem North High School
HAN DYNASTY
Dr. Afxendiou
Global History and Geography 9
Sachem North High School

2. QIN DYNASTY
First dynasty to have centralized government

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4. RULER: Qin Shi Huang Di Qin Dynasty Captures and unifies much of China
Builds first Great Wall
Builds Canal System
RULER: Qin Shi Huang Di
Rejects Confucianism
Orders Slaughter of 400 Scholars
Orders ALL Confucian Documents/Books Burned
Builds Great Tomb
Terracotta Warriors – and still counting

5. Qin Shi Huangdi
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6. Han dynasty 206 B.C – 220 A.D 400 years or rule
Lasted due to strong central government
Bureaucracy
bureaucrats hired based on personal abilities not connections
All bureaucrats had to take special exams
Civil service exams – on the teachings of Confucius

7. Confucius Most important Chinese philosopher
Teachings became foundation for government during Han dynasty
Became a religious figure during this time period
Taught that social order, harmony and good government were possible if people followed the 5 key relationships and respected their elders and superiors

8. Han dynasty achievements
Improved long distance trade through the SILK ROADS
traded with all of Asia and Europe
Led to cultural diffusion. Buddhism spread to China from India
Extensive system of roads
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9. Cultural Diffusion
Cultural diffusion is the exchange of cultural ideas and/or objects.
The Silk Road encouraged cultural diffusion.
Chinese ideas and objects were introduced to other cultures.
Chinese contact with India led to the introduction of Buddhism in China.
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