24. Han Dynasty, 206
“People of the Han” original Chinese
Paper invented [105 B.C.E.]
25. Han Dynasty, 206
“People of the Han” original Chinese
Paper invented [105 B.C.E.]
Silk Road trade develops; improves life for many
26. Han Dynasty, 206
“People of the Han” original Chinese
Paper invented [105 B.C.E.]
Silk Road trade develops; improves life for many
Buddhism introduced into China
31. Emperor Wudi, 141-87 B.C.E.
Started public schools.
Colonized Manchuria,
Korea, & Vietnam.
32. Emperor Wudi, 141-87 B.C.E.
Started public schools.
Colonized Manchuria,
Korea, & Vietnam.
Civil service system
33. Emperor Wudi, 141-87 B.C.E.
Started public schools.
Colonized Manchuria,
Korea, & Vietnam.
Civil service system
bureaucrats
34. Emperor Wudi, 141-87 B.C.E.
Started public schools.
Colonized Manchuria,
Korea, & Vietnam.
Civil service system
bureaucrats
Confucian scholar-gentry
35. Emperor Wudi, 141-87 B.C.E.
Started public schools.
Colonized Manchuria,
Korea, & Vietnam.
Civil service system
bureaucrats
Confucian scholar-gentry
Revival of Chinese
44. Sui Dynasty, 581-618
“Land Equalization” System land
redistribution.
Unified coinage.
45. Sui Dynasty, 581-618
“Land Equalization” System land
redistribution.
Unified coinage.
Grand Canal constructed.
46. Sui Dynasty, 581-618
“Land Equalization” System land
redistribution.
Unified coinage.
Grand Canal constructed.
Established an army of professional
soldiers.
47. Sui Dynasty, 581-618
“Land Equalization” System land
redistribution.
Unified coinage.
Grand Canal constructed.
Established an army of professional
soldiers.
People were overworked and
overtaxed!
53. Tang Dynasty,
Imperial examination system perfected.
Liberal attitude towards all religions.
54. Tang Dynasty,
Imperial examination system perfected.
Liberal attitude towards all religions.
Spread of Buddhism in China
55. Tang Dynasty,
Imperial examination system perfected.
Liberal attitude towards all religions.
Spread of Buddhism in China
56. Tang Dynasty,
Imperial examination system perfected.
Liberal attitude towards all religions.
Spread of Buddhism in China
Golden Age of foreign relations with
other countries.
57. Tang Dynasty,
Imperial examination system perfected.
Liberal attitude towards all religions.
Spread of Buddhism in China
Golden Age of foreign relations with
other countries.
Japan, Korea, Persia
68. Empress Wu Zetian, 624-705
The only female Empress in China’s
history who ruled alone.
69. Empress Wu Zetian, 624-705
The only female Empress in China’s
history who ruled alone.
Searched for outstanding individuals
to attract to her court.
70. Empress Wu Zetian, 624-705
The only female Empress in China’s
history who ruled alone.
Searched for outstanding individuals
to attract to her court.
Construction of new irrigation
systems.
71. Empress Wu Zetian, 624-705
The only female Empress in China’s
history who ruled alone.
Searched for outstanding individuals
to attract to her court.
Construction of new irrigation
systems.
Buddhism was the favored state
religion.
72. Empress Wu Zetian, 624-705
The only female Empress in China’s
history who ruled alone.
Searched for outstanding individuals
to attract to her court.
Construction of new irrigation
systems.
Buddhism was the favored state
religion.
Financed the building of many
Buddhist temples.
73. Empress Wu Zetian, 624-705
The only female Empress in China’s
history who ruled alone.
Searched for outstanding individuals
to attract to her court.
Construction of new irrigation
systems.
Buddhism was the favored state
religion.
Financed the building of many
Buddhist temples.
BUT… She appointed cruel and sadistic
ministers to seek out her enemies.
82. Song [Sung] Dynasty, 960-1279 C.E.
Creation of an urban, merchant, middle class.
83. Song [Sung] Dynasty, 960-1279 C.E.
Creation of an urban, merchant, middle class.
Increased emphasis on education & cheaper
availability of printed books.
84. Song [Sung] Dynasty, 960-1279 C.E.
Creation of an urban, merchant, middle class.
Increased emphasis on education & cheaper
availability of printed books.
Magnetic compass
makes China a great
sea power!
97. The MONGOLS
Genghis Khan’s Tax Laws:
If you do not pay homage,
we will take your prosperity.
98. The MONGOLS
Genghis Khan’s Tax Laws:
If you do not pay homage,
we will take your prosperity.
If you do not have prosperity,
we will take your children.
99. The MONGOLS
Genghis Khan’s Tax Laws:
If you do not pay homage,
we will take your prosperity.
If you do not have prosperity,
we will take your children.
If you do not have children,
we will take your wife.
100. The MONGOLS
Genghis Khan’s Tax Laws:
If you do not pay homage,
we will take your prosperity.
If you do not have prosperity,
we will take your children.
If you do not have children,
we will take your wife.
If you do not have a wife,
we will take your head.
101. The MONGOLS
Genghis Khan’s Tax Laws:
If you do not pay homage,
we will take your prosperity.
If you do not have prosperity,
we will take your children.
If you do not have children,
we will take your wife.
If you do not have a wife,
we will take your head.
Used cruelty as a weapon some areas never recovered from Mongol
destruction!
107. Yuan (Mongol)
Kublai Khan [r. 1260-1294]
Pax Mongolica [“Mongol Peace”]
Tolerated Chinese culture
but lived apart from them.
108. Yuan (Mongol)
Kublai Khan [r. 1260-1294]
Pax Mongolica [“Mongol Peace”]
Tolerated Chinese culture
but lived apart from them.
No Chinese in top govt. posts.
109. Yuan (Mongol)
Kublai Khan [r. 1260-1294]
Pax Mongolica [“Mongol Peace”]
Tolerated Chinese culture
but lived apart from them.
No Chinese in top govt. posts.
Believed foreigner were more
trustworthy.
110. Yuan (Mongol)
Kublai Khan [r. 1260-1294]
Pax Mongolica [“Mongol Peace”]
Tolerated Chinese culture
but lived apart from them.
No Chinese in top govt. posts.
Believed foreigner were more
trustworthy.
Encouraged foreign trade &
foreign merchants to live and work
in China.
111. Yuan (Mongol)
Kublai Khan [r. 1260-1294]
Pax Mongolica [“Mongol Peace”]
Tolerated Chinese culture
but lived apart from them.
No Chinese in top govt. posts.
Believed foreigner were more
trustworthy.
Encouraged foreign trade &
foreign merchants to live and work
in China.
Marco Polo
122. Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368 C.E.
The Black Plague was spread by the
Mongols in the mid-14c.
Sent fleets against Japan.
123. Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368 C.E.
The Black Plague was spread by the
Mongols in the mid-14c.
Sent fleets against Japan.
1281 150,000 warriors
124. Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368 C.E.
The Black Plague was spread by the
Mongols in the mid-14c.
Sent fleets against Japan.
1281 150,000 warriors
Defeated by kamikazi [“winds of the gods”]
125. Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368 C.E.
The Black Plague was spread by the
Mongols in the mid-14c.
Sent fleets against Japan.
1281 150,000 warriors
Defeated by kamikazi [“winds of the gods”]
Kublai Khan experienced several
humiliating defeats in Southeast Asia
late in his life.
130. Ming Cultural Revolution
Printing & Literacy
Cheap, popular books:
woodblock printing.
cheap paper.
Examination system.
Leads to explosion in
literacy.
Leads to further
popularization of the
commercial market.
131. Ming Cultural Revolution
Printing & Literacy Culture & Art
Cheap, popular books: Increased literacy
woodblock printing. leads to increased
cheap paper. interest in cultural
Examination system. expressions, ideas,
Leads to explosion in and things:
literacy. Literature.
Painting.
Leads to further
Ceramics.
popularization of the
Opera.
commercial market.
133. Ming Silver Market
Spanish Silver Convoys
Triangle route:
Philippines to China to Japan.
Silver floods Chinese Market:
Causes devaluation of currency & recession
Adds to reasons for Chinese immigration overseas.
Reduces price of Chinese goods in Europe
Increases interest in Chinese culture & ideas in Europe.
Helps fund conquest of New World
Encourages Europeans in conquest & trade.
138. Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 C.E.
Golden Age of Chinese Art
Moderation
Softness
Gracefulness
139. Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 C.E.
Golden Age of Chinese Art
Moderation
Softness
Gracefulness
Three different schools of
painting developed.
140. Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 C.E.
Golden Age of Chinese Art
Moderation
Softness
Gracefulness
Three different schools of
painting developed.
Hundreds of thousands of
workers constructed the
152. Imperial China’s Impact
Removed religion from morality.
Beginnings of political philosophy
through which a ruler must prove he/
she is legitimate.
153. Imperial China’s Impact
Removed religion from morality.
Beginnings of political philosophy
through which a ruler must prove he/
she is legitimate.
Mandate of Heaven
154. Imperial China’s Impact
Removed religion from morality.
Beginnings of political philosophy
through which a ruler must prove he/
she is legitimate.
Mandate of Heaven
Secular law.
Editor's Notes
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Short-lived but very significant.\nBook burnings (including Confucius!)\nMillions of peasants were forced to build the Great Wall along the northern border.\n\nChina, from Qin, developed as the name outsiders used to refer to China. But the Chinese still refer to themselves as Han people. \n
Short-lived but very significant.\nBook burnings (including Confucius!)\nMillions of peasants were forced to build the Great Wall along the northern border.\n\nChina, from Qin, developed as the name outsiders used to refer to China. But the Chinese still refer to themselves as Han people. \n
Short-lived but very significant.\nBook burnings (including Confucius!)\nMillions of peasants were forced to build the Great Wall along the northern border.\n\nChina, from Qin, developed as the name outsiders used to refer to China. But the Chinese still refer to themselves as Han people. \n
Short-lived but very significant.\nBook burnings (including Confucius!)\nMillions of peasants were forced to build the Great Wall along the northern border.\n\nChina, from Qin, developed as the name outsiders used to refer to China. But the Chinese still refer to themselves as Han people. \n
Short-lived but very significant.\nBook burnings (including Confucius!)\nMillions of peasants were forced to build the Great Wall along the northern border.\n\nChina, from Qin, developed as the name outsiders used to refer to China. But the Chinese still refer to themselves as Han people. \n
Short-lived but very significant.\nBook burnings (including Confucius!)\nMillions of peasants were forced to build the Great Wall along the northern border.\n\nChina, from Qin, developed as the name outsiders used to refer to China. But the Chinese still refer to themselves as Han people. \n
Short-lived but very significant.\nBook burnings (including Confucius!)\nMillions of peasants were forced to build the Great Wall along the northern border.\n\nChina, from Qin, developed as the name outsiders used to refer to China. But the Chinese still refer to themselves as Han people. \n
Short-lived but very significant.\nBook burnings (including Confucius!)\nMillions of peasants were forced to build the Great Wall along the northern border.\n\nChina, from Qin, developed as the name outsiders used to refer to China. But the Chinese still refer to themselves as Han people. \n
Short-lived but very significant.\nBook burnings (including Confucius!)\nMillions of peasants were forced to build the Great Wall along the northern border.\n\nChina, from Qin, developed as the name outsiders used to refer to China. But the Chinese still refer to themselves as Han people. \n
Note the western terminus at Jiayu Pass and the eastern terminus at Shanhai Pass.\n
Note the western terminus at Jiayu Pass and the eastern terminus at Shanhai Pass.\n
Note the western terminus at Jiayu Pass and the eastern terminus at Shanhai Pass.\n
Note the western terminus at Jiayu Pass and the eastern terminus at Shanhai Pass.\n
How effective do you think this kind of fortification would have been in pre-modern times? \n
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The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
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What about this map suggests that Chang’an was a city of an advanced civilization?\nAnswers might include: \nGrid pattern. \nPalaces and administrative buildings suggest centralized governments.\nMarkets suggest trade.\n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
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The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
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Above is a picture of Suzhou in Jiangsu province showing houses along the Grand Canal.\nFrom north to south, the Grand Canal is over 1,700 kilometers (roughly 1,100 miles) long,\nlinking Hangzhou in Zhejiang province with Beijing in the north. An extremely important\nwater project that was first started in the Sui dynasty (589-618), it connects several big rivers\nand provides an important means of transportation and communication.\nWith the two pictures below in mind, how do you think the access to rivers and lakes would\nhave made the lifestyle of people in the south different from that of people in the north?\n
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The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
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The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
Above is a picture of Suzhou in Jiangsu province showing houses along the Grand Canal.\nFrom north to south, the Grand Canal is over 1,700 kilometers (roughly 1,100 miles) long,\nlinking Hangzhou in Zhejiang province with Beijing in the north. An extremely important\nwater project that was first started in the Sui dynasty (589-618), it connects several big rivers\nand provides an important means of transportation and communication.\nWith the two pictures below in mind, how do you think the access to rivers and lakes would\nhave made the lifestyle of people in the south different from that of people in the north?\n
Above is a picture of Suzhou in Jiangsu province showing houses along the Grand Canal.\nFrom north to south, the Grand Canal is over 1,700 kilometers (roughly 1,100 miles) long,\nlinking Hangzhou in Zhejiang province with Beijing in the north. An extremely important\nwater project that was first started in the Sui dynasty (589-618), it connects several big rivers\nand provides an important means of transportation and communication.\nWith the two pictures below in mind, how do you think the access to rivers and lakes would\nhave made the lifestyle of people in the south different from that of people in the north?\n
Above is a picture of Suzhou in Jiangsu province showing houses along the Grand Canal.\nFrom north to south, the Grand Canal is over 1,700 kilometers (roughly 1,100 miles) long,\nlinking Hangzhou in Zhejiang province with Beijing in the north. An extremely important\nwater project that was first started in the Sui dynasty (589-618), it connects several big rivers\nand provides an important means of transportation and communication.\nWith the two pictures below in mind, how do you think the access to rivers and lakes would\nhave made the lifestyle of people in the south different from that of people in the north?\n
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Above is a picture of Suzhou in Jiangsu province showing houses along the Grand Canal.\nFrom north to south, the Grand Canal is over 1,700 kilometers (roughly 1,100 miles) long,\nlinking Hangzhou in Zhejiang province with Beijing in the north. An extremely important\nwater project that was first started in the Sui dynasty (589-618), it connects several big rivers\nand provides an important means of transportation and communication.\nWith the two pictures below in mind, how do you think the access to rivers and lakes would\nhave made the lifestyle of people in the south different from that of people in the north?\n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
Above is a picture of Suzhou in Jiangsu province showing houses along the Grand Canal.\nFrom north to south, the Grand Canal is over 1,700 kilometers (roughly 1,100 miles) long,\nlinking Hangzhou in Zhejiang province with Beijing in the north. An extremely important\nwater project that was first started in the Sui dynasty (589-618), it connects several big rivers\nand provides an important means of transportation and communication.\nWith the two pictures below in mind, how do you think the access to rivers and lakes would\nhave made the lifestyle of people in the south different from that of people in the north?\n
Above is a picture of Suzhou in Jiangsu province showing houses along the Grand Canal.\nFrom north to south, the Grand Canal is over 1,700 kilometers (roughly 1,100 miles) long,\nlinking Hangzhou in Zhejiang province with Beijing in the north. An extremely important\nwater project that was first started in the Sui dynasty (589-618), it connects several big rivers\nand provides an important means of transportation and communication.\nWith the two pictures below in mind, how do you think the access to rivers and lakes would\nhave made the lifestyle of people in the south different from that of people in the north?\n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
Above is a picture of Suzhou in Jiangsu province showing houses along the Grand Canal.\nFrom north to south, the Grand Canal is over 1,700 kilometers (roughly 1,100 miles) long,\nlinking Hangzhou in Zhejiang province with Beijing in the north. An extremely important\nwater project that was first started in the Sui dynasty (589-618), it connects several big rivers\nand provides an important means of transportation and communication.\nWith the two pictures below in mind, how do you think the access to rivers and lakes would\nhave made the lifestyle of people in the south different from that of people in the north?\n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
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The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. \n\nFounded the Imperial University\nRequired examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system)\nSoldiers dropped to lowest status.\nConfucianists at work; Daoists at home.\n\nThe Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake!\n\nInventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation\n\nShow map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. \n\nWudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. \n\n\n\n \n
