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Rise and Fall of Chinese Empires: Qin and Han Dynasties

Learn about the Qin and Han Dynasties in ancient China, their government structures, achievements, and impacts. Discover the rise of Legalism under Qin and Confucianism under Han, as well as the growth of the empire, technological advancements, and challenges faced by peasants. Wrap up with a summary of the lecture.

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Rise and Fall of Chinese Empires: Qin and Han Dynasties

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  1. Chapter 3 Test Wednesday December 11, 2009

  2. Rise and Fall of Chinese Empires Chapter 3 Section 4 Carqueville

  3. The Qin Dynasty • Practiced Legalism as official ideology • What is Legalism again?? • Government was divided • Civil Division • Military Division • Censorate – People who are in charge of checking on Government officials

  4. Country Side • Divided up into 2 levels • Provinces • Counties • Officials were appointed and dismissed by the Emperor… or KILLED!!! • Positives: Single Monetary system and many roads built

  5. The Great Wall • Built by the Qin Emperor to strengthen existing protection • From the Gobi people of the North • Excellent Calvary Men (Infantry?) • Required thousands of workers • Many died and legend has it…. • Dynasty falls because it’s too…

  6. Han Dynasty • Followed Confucian ideals, NOT Legalistic!! • Followed in the footsteps of Qin: • 3 divisions of Government • Divided the countryside into 2 parts • Did NOT follow Qin: • Officials had to pass tests to govern the land • -Got Jobs based on how GOOD you were… not WHO you were!! Yay!!

  7. Growth of Han • The Empire Expands • Good or Bad?? • Empire become stronger, more military • Peasants suffer • Average land plot shrinks – NOT ENOUGH LAND for so many people! • Have to serve in the military • Forced to sell land and work on noble lands • Growth of Technology • PAPER!!! Iron Casting!!! • Education!!!

  8. END!!! • Finish your Notes by working on your Summary! • Remember it must be 3-5 sentences long • It must cover the entire lecture

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