1. Han Dynasty

2. Agenda Bell Ringer: Reading Quiz Chapter 4 and 5. 1. Finish Rome, Review Han China 2. Primary Document Analysis: Han China and the Civil Service System. 3. The Downfall of a Civilization 1. Discussion of downfall, modern examples? 4. Comparative Outlines (Essay Formatting)

3. Controlling the Empire Starts off with a Feudal System A blend of legalist philosophy and Confucianism – Without the sin and violence. – Civil Service Examinations Taxation Common – Had to be paid in cash – Peasants at a disadvantage.

4. The Economy and Military Han suspicious of private merchants. – Heavy taxation – Not allowed to be in public office. Relied on waterways for transportation. Military originally required – Professional armies adopted…

5. Imperial Expansion Silk Road becomes a dominant trade route. Tiberius – the ladies are transferring our money to foreigners. Paper is invented. Great Wall expanded under the Han (not the one today)

6. Religion and Culture Confucianism is official Religion. Buddhism begins showing up in Western China. Qin idea of terra cotta army is continued under the Han. Modest Scale

7. Decline Emperors more worried about material goods than control. Noble families take over vast areas of China, continuing a feudal existence. Corruption in the government led to unrest by peasantry. Invasion by Northern nomadic tribes common. Four hundred years of anarchy and military rule follow.

8. Comparative Essay Outline Thesis (1) Similarity, Difference, and Analysis Valid Comparison/Contrast (2) Evidence (2) Direct Comparison (1) Analysis, why the comparison (1)