The Han Dynasty Flashcards
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Han Dynasty
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Ruled China for more than 400 years, started by Liu Bang. It had a very structured society and distinct social classes. Women led quiet lives at home, but some were able to hold power and be educated.
2
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Centralized Government
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A central authority controls the running of a state.
3
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Civil Service
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Government jobs that civilians could obtain only by taking examinations.
4
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Monopoly
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When a group has exclusive control over the production and distribution of certain goods.
5
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Assimilation
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The process of making conquered peoples part of the local culture
6
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Wudi
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The emperor who set up a school where people from all over China could study Confucius’ work.
