1. Han Dynasty (pg

2. Han (pg )
What advances did China make in farming & manufacturing?
Why did trade expand?
What were some difficulties traveling along the silk road?
How did Buddhism come to China?
Why was Buddhism accepted?
How is Buddhism in China an example of diffusion?

3. What advances did China make in farming & manufacturing?
Master iron workers make powerful swords & armor as well as plow to improve farming
Wheelbarrow invented
Silk production (secret procedure only China knew, so they could make a lot of money)

4. Why did trade expand? Han armies conquered land
People in west wanted silk, so Chinese could make a lot of $
Emperor wanted Central Asian horses

5. What were some difficulties traveling along the silk road?
Bandits
Weather: blizzards, heat, sandstorms

6. How did Buddhism come to China?
Spread along trade routes along with goods

7. Why was Buddhism accepted?
Life became more difficult: unstable government, violence
Buddhism provided hope, relief from suffering

8. How is Buddhism in China an example of diffusion?
Came from another culture & made its place in Chinese culture
Mixed with Daoism
Buddhist texts translated
Buddhists monks & nuns
Buddhist art in China