The Han Dynasty
Is there any correct way to pronounce the word "Han"
No
How tall was the Great Wall?
30 ft tall.
What did Confucianism become?
The official teaching of the Han Empire.
what does standerization mean?
making things of a certain type alike
what did shi use to help him rule his empire?
written law and powerful government.
What was the new name that emperor Liu Bang took, and what did it mean?
Han Gaozo which means high ancestor.
How long was the Great Wall?
1,500 miles.
What was the most important innovation?
Paper.
what were the three main standerization products
writing, coins, and weights.
The strict following of laws is called?
legalism
Explain the idea of how China is like a boat and water?
The water is the people, and the boat is the emperor. The water supports the boat and without the water the boat can not survive.
How long did the Great Wall take to build?
7 years.
what does a seismograph do in modern times?
it tells the location and strength of earthquakes
why did shi huangdi want a tight control over books?
for good education.
Legalism said that you should what?
to rule out of fear
What was invented during the Han Dynasty to help workers?
Wheelbarrow
What was the reason the Great Wall was built?
To protect people from going in and for battles.
scholars improved this system
Chinese writing system
who did Shi Haungdi order to move to Xianyang?
noble families
people who obey recive what
rewards
What was the purpose of the civil service that was created by the Han emperor?
Created civil service. Allowed commons to apply for government jobs.
what was it made out of?
Brick and cut stone.
when was the seismograph invented?
around 250 A.D.
any weapons that did not belong to________ were melted down
the army
those who disobey recieve?
punishment