What three stages are present in the Han dynasty?

Western Han, Wang Mang, and Eastern Han

Describe the type of government Emperor Gaozu created.

It was a mix of legalism, Daoism, and Confucianism. Obedience was demanded, but the rulers and state had to provide for the people.

What was the Mandate of Heaven that Han China had, or Han rule?

It was that the Rulers and State ruled in order to fulfil their duty. Failure in doing so would result in crops dying and natural disasters happening.

This philosophy of Han rule was supported how?

Han rule was supported by Confucian Scholars that were literate and effective in communication and collecting data.

During the Han dynasty, what benefits surfaced?

This period of time was peaceful and relatively wealthy. Peasants could grow more crops safely, trade expanded/improved, state expanded, and the population grew.

How were the Romans involved in trading with Han China?

They were frequent buyers of silk and established a Silk Road trade network.

What advancements, did Han China make?

Silk and Iron monopoly, creation of steel, invention of paper, and the creation of the first Chinese dictionary.

Who were the Xiongnu? How did the Han approach them?

The Xiongnu were nomadic people of central Asia. The Han tried to be friendly to them, but did not work as both groups had different interests.

In 138 BCE Emperor Wudi sent diplomat Zhang Qiang to Greek Ruled Bactria state, why did he do this and how did it go?

Emperor Wudi wanted to request horses and allies to fight the Xiongnu. Zhang Qiang was captured by the Xiongnu but fled.

How did Emperor Wudi respond to this?

By warring against the Xiongnu capturing a lot of territory, then going back inro diplomacy.

How did Wudi's expansion negatively affect China?

Raise in taxes, scholars controlling the courts, isolating the emo

How was then to rule after Wudi, how did they do so?

Wang Mang ruled after Wudi, used the Mandate of Heaven in order to have the right to rule.

How did Mang reform the state?

He didn't reform the state and made way for another ruler.

Who was Liu Xiu? What period did this create?

Successor to Wudi. The second period was made called Eastern Han.

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Han Dynasty

Q and A for Han Dynasty China

Question	Answer
What three stages are present in the Han dynasty?	Western Han, Wang Mang, and Eastern Han
Who took over China after the fall of the Qin dynasty?	Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu
Describe the type of government Emperor Gaozu created.	It was a mix of legalism, Daoism, and Confucianism. Obedience was demanded, but the rulers and state had to provide for the people.
What was the Mandate of Heaven that Han China had, or Han rule?	It was that the Rulers and State ruled in order to fulfil their duty. Failure in doing so would result in crops dying and natural disasters happening.
This philosophy of Han rule was supported how?	Han rule was supported by Confucian Scholars that were literate and effective in communication and collecting data.
During the Han dynasty, what benefits surfaced?	This period of time was peaceful and relatively wealthy. Peasants could grow more crops safely, trade expanded/improved, state expanded, and the population grew.
How were the Romans involved in trading with Han China?	They were frequent buyers of silk and established a Silk Road trade network.
What advancements, did Han China make?	Silk and Iron monopoly, creation of steel, invention of paper, and the creation of the first Chinese dictionary.
Who were the Xiongnu? How did the Han approach them?	The Xiongnu were nomadic people of central Asia. The Han tried to be friendly to them, but did not work as both groups had different interests.
In 138 BCE Emperor Wudi sent diplomat Zhang Qiang to Greek Ruled Bactria state, why did he do this and how did it go?	Emperor Wudi wanted to request horses and allies to fight the Xiongnu. Zhang Qiang was captured by the Xiongnu but fled.
How did Emperor Wudi respond to this?	By warring against the Xiongnu capturing a lot of territory, then going back inro diplomacy.
How did Wudi's expansion negatively affect China?	Raise in taxes, scholars controlling the courts, isolating the emo
How was then to rule after Wudi, how did they do so?	Wang Mang ruled after Wudi, used the Mandate of Heaven in order to have the right to rule.
How did Mang reform the state?	He didn't reform the state and made way for another ruler.
Who was Liu Xiu? What period did this create?	Successor to Wudi. The second period was made called Eastern Han.

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