Han Emperors in China.
Early China- The Qin Dynasty were very harsh on taxes, labor quotas, and strict punishments. The people of the Qin Dynasty rebelled and a war of rival kings started throughout all of China.
Two powerful people emerged- Xiang Yu and
Han Dynasty- These two people ended up hating each other and fought their last battle in 202B.C. – Liu Bang won asn declared himself the first emperor of the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty ruled hina for more than400 years.
Bang’s steps to unified china- first goal was to destroy the rival Kings’ power. He was going to do this by establishing centralized government.
Empress LU- When Bang died his son became emperor, but not really. The real ruler was the son’s mother one of the Bang’s wives.
Wudi- After 30-40 years of turmoil and poor leadership, Bangs great-grandson took control of the Hans and his name was Wudi. He is known throughout history as the Martial Emperor.
Xiongnu- were fierce nomads known for their deadly archery from horseback. Usually attacked China’s farms and would take people hostage and steal goods.
Top tier-Emperor
2nd tier-King, Governor
3rd tier- State officials, nobles, and scholars
4th tier- peasants
5th tier artisans, merchants
Han technology- Advancements included paper. Paper was invented in 105 A.D. Before this book were written in silk. Silk is very expensive compared to paper.
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