Han emperors. The Qin Dynasty were very harsh on taxes, labor quotas, and strict punsihments. The people of the qin rebelled and a war of rival kings started throughout all of China. Two powerful people emerged: Xiang Yu and Liu Bang.
Han dynasty- two leaders ended up hating each other and fought their last battle in 202BC. Liu Bang won and declared himslef the first emperor of the Han Dynasty. The Han ruled China for more than 400 years. Their rule was broken up into two parts because there was a time where they lost their power for a short period of time.
First goal was to destroy the rival kings power. He was going to do this by establishing centralized government. This is where the central authority controls the running of state. He also lowered taxes and softened the harsh punishments of the people.
When Bang died his son Lu became emperor, but he was only 2 years old. The real ruler was the sons mother. One of bangs wife. When Lu died the people supported Bang were upset, and they executed the people Lu had put in power.
Wudi- after 30-40 years of poor leadership Bangs great grandson took control of the Hans and his name was Wudi. He is known throughout history as the Martial emperor becasue his idea of expanding China was through war. The first set of people that he had to deal with were the Xiongnu they were nomads known for their deadly archery from horseback. Usually attaked Chinas farms and would take people hostage and steal goods. Early Han emperors would try to send thwm gifts to stop but they didnt work. Wudi sent 100,000 men to defeat them.
Pyramid- Top teir- emperor, 2nd king, governor, 3rd state officials, nobles. 4th peasants, 5th arisans, merchants 6th soldiers, 7th slaves.
Han technology- advancements included paper. Paper was invented in 105AD. Before the book were written in silk. Silk is very expensive cpmpared to paper. So this allowed for many more people to get an education.
Great wall of china. research.
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