Rise and Fall of Chinese Empires Chapter 3 Section 4.
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The Qin Dynasty Ruler Qin Shihuangdi 245 B.C. (13 years old) Created a single monetary system and built roads
The Emperor’s Army 1974 – farmers that were
digging a well discovered an underground pit near the burial mound of Qin.
Army of terra-cotta figures. Archaeologists believed it was
a re-creation of Qin’s imperial guard. Found more than six thousand figures.
Horses, wooden chariots and seven thousand bronze weapons.
The Great Wall Built by the Qin Emperor
to strengthen existing protection From the Gobi people of
the North (nomads)
Required thousands of workers Many died and legend has
it they are buried within the walls.
Political Changes Legalism was adopted as the regime’s –
government in power – official ideology. Those who opposed the policies of the new
regime were punished or executed. Government was divided
Civil Division Military Division Censorate – People who are in charge of checking
on Government officials
Country Side Divided up into 2 levels
Provinces Counties
Officials were appointed and dismissed by the Emperor… or KILLED!!!
The Fall of the Qin Dynasty The emperor died and the dynasty was
overthrown. After the fall there was a period of Civil
War. A new dynasty soon arose (The Han
Dynasty)
Han Dynasty Followed Confucian ideals, NOT Legalistic!! Followed in the footsteps of Qin:
3 divisions of Government Divided the countryside into 2 parts
Did NOT follow Qin: Officials had to pass tests to govern the land
-Got Jobs based on how GOOD you were… not WHO you were!! Yay!!
Growth of Han The Empire Expands
Good or Bad?? Empire become stronger, more military Peasants suffer
Average land plot shrinks – NOT ENOUGH LAND for so many people!
Have to serve in the military Forced to sell land and work on noble lands
Growth of Technology PAPER!!! Iron Casting!!! Education!!!