(202 BCE-220 CE) This dynasty continued the centralization of the Qin Dynasty, but focused on Confucianism and education instead of Legalism.

Peasant who led a rebellion in the Qin Dynasty. Became the first emperor of the Han Dynasty.

type of government which is structured like a pyramid, with few people at the top, and most people at the bottom. You report to the person above you.

Chinese characters written with ink and a brush

instrument which detects earthquakes

Type of magnetic iron ore that would point south. Used to make compasses.

the practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain. The Han believed it also rebalanced your yin and yang forces.

the application of heat at the points where the needles are inserted during acupuncture

a pump with containers attached to a loop of chain to lift water and carry it where it is wanted

iron plow and wheelbarrow

allowed the Chinese to till more land and raise more crops.

economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.

A powerful mechanical bow developed during the Warring States Period and perfected during the Han Dynasty.

Used by the Han army; it made them a superior fighting force; could keep an edge longer and were tougher than bronze.

philosophy that follows the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Han Dynasty followed it. It shows the way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society in the present world and stresses a moral code of conduct.

Was used to send messages and to frighten the enemy with noises at night.

In Imperial China starting in the Han dynasty, it was an exam based on Confucian teachings that was used to select people for various government service jobs in the nationwide administrative bureaucracy.

a valuable cloth originally made only in China from threads spun by caterpillars called silkworms. It was wound onto large reels, ready to be made into cloth.

An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending 4,000 miles and linking China with the Roman Empire.

First made out of bamboo or silk, it eventually was made out of plant fiber and mass-produced, making it more affordable and easily available.

Mined using an iron-tipped bamboo drill, it was used to preserve meat and fish.

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Han Dynasty

Question	Answer
Han Dynasty	(202 BCE-220 CE) This dynasty continued the centralization of the Qin Dynasty, but focused on Confucianism and education instead of Legalism.
Liu Bang	Peasant who led a rebellion in the Qin Dynasty. Became the first emperor of the Han Dynasty.
Bureaucracy	type of government which is structured like a pyramid, with few people at the top, and most people at the bottom. You report to the person above you.
Chinese calligraphy	Chinese characters written with ink and a brush
Anesthetic	something which relieves pain
Seismograph	instrument which detects earthquakes
lodestone	Type of magnetic iron ore that would point south. Used to make compasses.
acupuncture	the practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain. The Han believed it also rebalanced your yin and yang forces.
moxibustion	the application of heat at the points where the needles are inserted during acupuncture
chain pump	a pump with containers attached to a loop of chain to lift water and carry it where it is wanted
iron plow and wheelbarrow	allowed the Chinese to till more land and raise more crops.
industry	economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
crossbow	A powerful mechanical bow developed during the Warring States Period and perfected during the Han Dynasty.
Iron weapons	Used by the Han army; it made them a superior fighting force; could keep an edge longer and were tougher than bronze.
Confucianism	philosophy that follows the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Han Dynasty followed it. It shows the way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society in the present world and stresses a moral code of conduct.
kite	Was used to send messages and to frighten the enemy with noises at night.
Civil Service Exam	In Imperial China starting in the Han dynasty, it was an exam based on Confucian teachings that was used to select people for various government service jobs in the nationwide administrative bureaucracy.
silk	a valuable cloth originally made only in China from threads spun by caterpillars called silkworms. It was wound onto large reels, ready to be made into cloth.
Silk Road	An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending 4,000 miles and linking China with the Roman Empire.
paper	First made out of bamboo or silk, it eventually was made out of plant fiber and mass-produced, making it more affordable and easily available.
salt	Mined using an iron-tipped bamboo drill, it was used to preserve meat and fish.

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