The Han Dynasty Flashcards
Who obsessed the idea of immortality?
Qin Shi Huang
Why did Qin Shi Huang die?
He dies from an “immortality potion”
What is the name of the wall which is 15000 mile long?
the Great Wall of China
What was the results of the Time of Chaos (Civil War)?
the emergence of two strong leaders Xiang Yu and Liu Bang
What did Yu do?
- ruled over multiple war lords
- allowed them to keep land they gained
What did Bang do?
He betrayed Yu and earned the title emperor. He starts Han Dynasty which would go on to rule China
for over 400 years.
What was the first action about?
- Lowered taxes
- Created a centralized government
- Softened punishments
- Brought about stability
After Bang’s death, his son became an emperor, but in name only. Then who had real power in reality?
His mother empress Lu (ex wife of Bang)
Why did people executed empress Lu’s family after Lu’s death?
to remain Bang family’s power
How did emperors choose their next heir?
The emperor chooses his favorite wife’s son to be the next heir.
Who hold the crown for the longest?
Wudi (Liu Bang’s great grandson)
Why did Wudi get his nickname?
He gained the nickname based upon his policy of expanding through war.
Who were defeated by Wudi?
Xiongnu who were fired nomads.
Who colonized the northern areas, aka Manchuria?
Wudi
Why did Chinese people follow the orders of their emperor as if it was the word of god?
Because they believed that the emperor was the link between heaven and earth.
