Chapter 6 Section 4 Flashcards
The Han Dynasty
Began around 206 BC
Lieu Bang who was a peasant became the first emperor
The first common person to become emperor because of the Mandate of Heaven
How was the Han Dynasty based on the ideas of Confucius?
Confucianism became China’s official government philosophy. Officials practiced it
If a person passed an exam on Confucian teachings, he could get a good position in the government
What was the class system during the Han dynasty?
- Upper class - the emperor, his court, and scholars
- Peasants
- Artisans - produced items for daily life
- Merchants - they were lowest because they did not produce anything
The classes only divided people into social rank. They did not indicate wealth or power
Sundial
A device that uses the position of shadows cast by the sun to tell the time of day.
An early type of clock
Seismograph
A device that measures the strength of an earthquake
Acupuncture
The practice of inserting needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain
Why did the family take on such importance during the Han dynasty?
Han officials believed that if a family was strong and obeyed the father, then it would obey the emperor and order would be maintained
They stressed respect for elders
Boys were valued more highly than girls because sons carried on the family line and took care of parents when they got old
Whose teachings were the foundation for government during the Han dynasty?
Confucius
How did Emperor Wudi create a strong central government?
He took land from the lords, raised taxes, and placed the supply of grain under control of the government
Han achievements
Art and Literature - produced lots of art including figure painting. Known for poetry such as Fu poetry and Shi poetry
Invented paper
Sundial
Seismograph
Accupuncture
