Han Dynasty Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the founder of the Han Dynasty?
A
Liu Pang
2
Q
The provinces that divided China?
A
commanderies
3
Q
What did the early Chinese consider themselves?
A
“Man of Han” or “People of Han”
4
Q
What did Liu Pang do to gain sympathy of the people?
A
lessen the taxes paid by peasants
5
Q
What was Wu-Ti known as?
A
Martial Emperor
6
Q
What was the official ideology of the government?
A
Confucianism
7
Q
Scholars were again allowed to read the ______
A
“Five Classics” of Confucius
8
Q
Who was the greatest female Chinese literary writer?
A
Pan Chao
9
Q
Who was the first great historian of China
A
Ssuma Ch’ien
10
Q
What road did they use to trade silk with other countries?
A
Great Silk Road
11
Q
How long did the Han dynasty last?
A
206 BCE - 8 CE
12
Q
What was the later Han Dynasty marked by?
A
Harmony and contentment (Golden Age)
