1. Aim: How did the Han Dynasty make contributions to world civilization Do Now: Define Golden Age: How might a civilization’s Golden Age impact the world?

2. At the end of today’s lesson, you will be able to: Identify the importance of geography on the rise of the Han Dynasty. Describe and discuss the achievements of the Han Dynasty. Explain why the Han period is called the Pax Sinica (Chinese Peace). Discuss the features of Han rule (civil service, etc.).

4. I. Geography Geography of China:  Mountains  Deserts  Oceans Positives: provides protection from outsiders Negatives: isolates a country from the rest of the world

5. II. Han Dynasty A. Golden Age: Advancements in Math and Science B. Science and Medicine: A. 365 day calendar B. Acupuncture C. Technology: A. Invented paper B. Created a system of trade routes (Grand Canal) C. Great wall of China

6. II. Golden Age D. Civil Service Examination: A. Required citizens to pass a test in order to obtain a government job B. Only for men

7. III. Silk Road A. Trade route that connects China to the west. B. 4,000 miles long C. Example of Cultural Diffusion

8. IV. Religion A. Buddhism: A. Spread from India to China B. Follow the Eightfold path & the Four Noble Truths C. Ultimate goal is to achieve Nirvana: perfect soul

9. V. Fall of the Han Dynasty A. Corruption: A. Economical B. Political B. Invaded by “barbarians” C. Too large to keep control of empire