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The Downfall of the Han Dynasty: Political Chaos and Social Upheaval

The decline of the Han Dynasty, which began in the 1st century CE, was marked by political chaos and social turmoil. Land barons gained control over the populace, while Daoist cults challenged Confucian ideals. The royal court was rife with familial conflict, and the civil service shifted from merit-based appointments to favoritism and cash payments. Two significant epidemics, along with floods and locust infestations, were perceived as signs of losing the Mandate of Heaven, leading to over 350 years of instability until the Sui Dynasty's reunification.

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The Downfall of the Han Dynasty: Political Chaos and Social Upheaval

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  1. Ancient & Classical China #Qinning

  2. A political & social construct.

  3. Education for the people is positively harmful; teach the peasants only to grow food and fight. Legalism: antithesis of Confucianism

  4. Procure wealth, secure military power, control the population! Standardized weights & measures Standardized coinage & Chinese script Made China a police state!

  5. Decline of the Han began towards the end of the 1st century. • Land barons began controlling segments of the population • Daoist cults became more popular, undermining Confucianism • Han royal court was in turmoil, family fighting family for control • The Han civil service began accepting men based on cash payments, favor, and personal connections rather than merit • Two epidemics: 173 & 179 CE, floods, & locust infestations were seen as the Han losing the Mandate of Heaven. • Left China in political chaos that lasted for over 350 years until the Sui Dynasty (581-618 CE) reunified China. Downfall of the Han

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