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Where was the Han Dynasty?
China
Confucianism and Daoism are the same thing
True or False
False
Which religion did people follow?
Daoism/Buddhism
There were no major achievements in the Han Dynasty
True or False
False
When did the Han Dynasty end?
220 AD
Which imperial dynasty was it?
The 2nd imperial dynasty
Is Confucianism a religion or an ideology?
Ideology
What is Daoism?
Living a simple and honest life without interfering with the natural events
The Great Wall of China was built during the Han dynasty
True or False
False
Confucianism became China's official ideology after the Han Dynasty
True or False
True
How long did the Han Dynasty last?
400 years
What is Confucianism?
Belief that people are fundamentally good
Who introduced Buddhism to the Han Dynasty?
Traders
The Silk Road didn't bring any advantages
True or False
False
What caused the collapse of the Han Dynasty?
1. Government revenue declined
2. Locust plagues & floods
3. Rebellions
Who proclaimed himself as emperor?
Liu Bang aka Emperor Gaozu
What was the purpose of the Imperial Academy?
To educate government officials about Confucian ideas
Why were people attracted to Buddhism?
Buddhism spoke about suffering and that there is a reason behind one's suffering
What were the major achievements of the Han Dynasty?
1. Construction of the Silk Road
2. Invention of paper
3. Longest imperial dynasty
4. Development of art
5. First mention of negative numbers
What caused the rebellions?
The government revenue was low, meaning people wouldn't get paid
Who tried to take control and murdered Emperor Gaozu's sons?
Empress Lu Zhi
What did Confucianism rule with?
Morals and ethics
Han Dynasty geography bonus !!
What were the two parts of the dynasty called?
Eastern Han Dynasty and Western Han Dynasty
What advantages did the Silk Road bring?
1. Created a trade route between China and India
2. Increased economic prosperity
3. Led to cultural exchange
Was there a war in the palace that led to the end of the dynasty, and IF there was one, what happened?
A war broke out in the palace, the military tried to take control and the emperor was ultimately dethroned and the dynasty ended