The Han Dynasty ruled China from 206 BC to 220 AD, making it the second longest dynasty in Chinese history. It followed the Qin Dynasty and rejected the harsh legalist style of rule favored by the Qin. The Han Dynasty established Confucianism, saw great economic prosperity and population growth, invented paper and the seismograph, and contributed to the growth of Daoism and the establishment of the Silk Road for trade between China and the West.

1. The Han Dynasty Comunicación y Gerencia Click to add Text

4. Map of the Han Dynasty

5. Han Comes into Power Defeated the Qin Dynasty ***Result: Han is China’s 4 th Dynasty*** 206 b.c.—220 a.d. -First Ruler of Han Dynasty: Gaozu Lifted Ban on Books

6. People of the Han Greatest Time Period in China’s History **People of the Han** -China considers themselves “people of the Han” today because of the strong influence Han culture still has

7. Han Makes Changes Rejected the Qin style of Rule, which is………..? Established Confucianism Prospered domestically Population: 55 million

8. Han Contributions Paper Seismograph New Religion : Daoism Most Famous Chinese Historian : -Sima Qian

9. Silk Road Trade with outside world grew An ambassador discovered new things to the West of China Especially interested in Horses Silk Road started in Han Capital and ended in the Mediterranean Sea High demand on Silk exportation Lumber and horses imported