Han Emperors In China
early china- the Quin Dynasty were very harsh on taxes, labor quotas, and strict punishment. The people of the Qin Dynasty rebelled and a war of rival kings started thoughout all of china. Two powerful people emerged: Xiang Yu and Liu Bang.
Han Dynasty- these two lwaders ended up hating each other and fught their last battle in 202 B.C.- Liu Bang won and declared himself the first emperor of the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty ruled china for more than 400 years. however their rule was broken up into 2 parts because there was a time where they lost their power for a short period of time. very influential, even today people from china oftenrefer to themselves as people of the Han.
Bangs steps to unified china- first goal was to destroy the rival kngs power. he was going to do this by establishing centralized government. this is where the central authority controls the running of the state. he also lowered taxes amd softned the harsh legal punishment of the people.
Empress Lu- when Bang died his son became emperor, but not really. the real ruler was the sons mother. one of Bangs wifes.
Wudi- After 30-40 years of turmoil and poor leadership, Bang great- grandson took control of the hans and his name was Wudi. he is known throughout history as the Martial Emperor beasue his idea of expanding china was through war. the first set of people that he had to deal with the Xiongnu
Xiongnu- were fierce nomads known for their deadly archery from horseback. usually attacked china farms and would take people hastage and steal goods. early han emperors would try to send them gifts to stop but they usually would not quit. Wudi had other ideas and sent 100,000 mean to fight them.
Pyramid- top tier-emperor, 2nd tier-King, Governor, 3rd tier- State officials, nobles, and scholars, 4th tier- peasants. 5th tier- artisans 6th- soldiers, 7th- slaves.
Han technology- Advancement included paper. Paper was invented in 150 A.D. Before this book were witten in silk. Silk is very expensive compared to paper. So this allowed for many people to get an education.
Research- when was it built.
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