Chapter 7 Section 4The Han Dynasty

The Han Dynasty• When the Qin dynasty

collapsed in 207 BC, several different groups battled for power. After several years of fighting, an army led by Liu Bang (lee-oo bang), won control. Liu Bang became the first emperor of the Han dynasty. This Chinese dynasty lasted for more than 400 years.

Liu Bang

• Questions/answers

Wudi• Questions/answers

Check Your Important Facts!• Liu Bang was different from other Chinese

leaders because he grew up a peasant. He earned people’s trust and loyalty, helping him to become the first emperor to be a commoner.

• Confucianism was Wudi’s official governmental policy.

• To create a strong central government, Wudi took land from the lords and raised taxes. This made them very angry.

Family Life… Social Classes

• Questions/answers

Lives of Rich and Poor• Questions/answers

Wealthy Chinese Family

Poor Peasants and FarmersThese people

were the “Backbone

of China”

The Revival of the Family

• Questions/Answers

Where is their father?

Han Achievements

Acupuncture

Artisticbronzehorse

What isThis

unusualobject?

Abacus

Furnace

Houseboat

InkPrinting

Kites

Compass

ChineseCheckers

Coinswith holesto put

ona string

“ChineseWallet”

CrossbowFireworks

Gunpowder

ChineseJunk

MartialArts

MovablePrint

Porcelain Stirrup

Wheelbarrow

Yoke

Water Clock

With a Sail !!!

Summary

Tangrams

AnotherInvention!!