The Han Dynasty Pt 1
Han society was bound together by a strong central government and what?
Confucian values
What would be an example of lacquerware?
A box or vase with a coating that seemed to glow
What religion from India was brought to China on the the Silk Road?
Buddhism
What was Emperor Wudi's major achievements?
He expanded China to the south and north.
What belief system influenced how the Han government was run?
Confucian learning and values
Exams for government officials were based on the ideas of Confucius.
Farming
What was the Silk Road?
Trade routes that crossed Asia to bring goods to and from China
What is a system of government officials chosen based upon their skills and talents?
Civil service
What invention was called a wooden ox?
A wheelbarrow
What did the Han gain from Zhang Qian's travels?
Stronger relations with kingdoms in Central Asia
What is it called when one group controls production of a good or product?
Monopoly
The salt and iron industries were what under the Han?
State monopolies
Why was silk popular?
Who was Ban Zhao?
A woman who became a historian in the royal court.