1. What was the significance of the Han Dynasty in China? Notes #26

2. The Han Dynasty ruled China from 206 B.C. to A.D. 220.

3. A dynasty is a ruling family; dynasties ruled China from 2000 B. C
A dynasty is a ruling family; dynasties ruled China from 2000 B.C. to A.D
King Wu of Zhou
(founder of Zhou Dynasty)
Emperor Qin Shi Huang
(founder of Qin Dynasty)
Emperor Gaozu (founder
of the Han Dynasty)

4. Under the Han Dynasty, China grew wealthy because it developed extensive trade networks.

5. A major trade route the Han Dynasty opened up was the Silk Road.

6. This trade route allowed China to exchange goods with other civilizations, such as the Roman Empire.
Roman sea silk
Roman cloth
Chinese silk

7. The Han Dynasty also made Confucianism a part of Chinese society and established a civil service system.
Confucius

8. Under this system, Chinese men took exams to determine who was most qualified for government jobs.

9. Various advancements that occurred under the Han Dynasty include:

10. 1. Inventing the process for making paper.

11. 2. Inventing the wheelbarrow, fishing reel, and rudder.
Ship 
rudder
 Fishing reel

12. 3. Refining the process of silk-making.