Han Emperors In China
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Early China- Qin dynasty was harsh on taxes, labor quotas, and punishment. the Qin people rebelled and there was war throughout china. Xiang Yu & Liu Bang two powerful people.
Han Dynasty- theose two leaders hated each other and fought there last battle in 202 B.C. Liu Bang was first emperor. Han dynasty ruled china for more then 400 years. they rued 2 parts because lost their power. people still refer to themselves as the people of Han.
Bangs Unified China- First goal was to destroy the rival kings power. was going to do this by centralized government. where central authority controls the running of the state. he also lowered taxes and softened the punishment
Empress Lu- when Bang died his son became emperor, but not really. Real ruler was the sons mother, was wife of Bang. When Lu died, the people that supported Bang were upset, and they executed the people who Lu had put into power.
Wudi- after 30-40 years of termoil and poor leadership, bangs great grandson took control of the Hans and his name was Wudi. known as the Martial Emperor. because his idea of expanding china was through war. first set of people he delt with were Xiongnu
Xiongnu- fierce nomads known for deadly archery from horseback. Usually attacked china's farms and would take people hostage and steal goods. Early han emperors would send them gifts to stop but they wouldn't. Wudi sent 100,000 men to fight them. Wudi won the battle.
Pyramid- emperors then king/governer then state officials/ nobles/ scholars then peasants then artisans/ merchants then soldiers then slaves.
Han technology- paper was invented in 105 A.D. before this books were in silk. silk is very expensive compared to paper. this allowed for more people to get an education.
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