Transcript Chapter 7 Section 4 The Han Dynasty

Chapter 7 Section 4
The Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty
• When the Qin dynasty
collapsed in 207 BC,
several different
groups battled for
power. After several
years of fighting, an
army led by Liu Bang
(lee-oo bang), won
control. Liu Bang
became the first
emperor of the Han
dynasty. This Chinese
dynasty lasted for
more than 400 years.
• Questions/answers
Liu Bang
• Questions/answers
Wudi
Check Your Important Facts!
• Liu Bang was different from other Chinese
leaders because he grew up a peasant.
He earned people’s trust and loyalty,
helping him to become the first emperor to
be a commoner.
• Confucianism was Wudi’s official
governmental policy.
• To create a strong central government,
Wudi took land from the lords and raised
taxes. This made them very angry.
Family Life…
Social Classes
• Questions/answers
• Questions/answers
Lives of Rich and Poor
Wealthy Chinese Family
Poor Peasants and Farmers
These people
were
the “Backbone
of China”
The Revival of the Family
• Questions/Answers
Where is their father?
Han Achievements
Acupuncture
What is
This
unusual
object?
Artistic
bronze
horse
Abacus
Furnace
Houseboat
Ink
Printing
Chinese
Checkers
Compass
Coins
with
holes
to put
on
a string
“Chinese
Wallet”
Kites
Fireworks
Crossbow
Chinese
Junk
Gunpowder
Movable
Print
Martial
Arts
Porcelain
Stirrup
Wheelbarrow
With a
Sail !!!
Water Clock
Yoke
Summary
Tangrams
Another
Invention!!