Qin(Chin) & Han Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Dates When in Power
221 BC to 206 BC
Government System
Autocracy
The Qin maintained order by establishing an autocracy in which an emperor held total power. Cheng saw dangers in allowing scholars to investigate and discuss problems freely. He suppressed and even executed scholars who criticized the government.
*The picture to the left shows Puyi who was an emperor during the Qin dynasty.*
*The picture to the left shows Puyi who was an emperor during the Qin dynasty.*
Great Wall of China
Invasions
The Great Wall of China was partly built to block out invaders that may have wanted to terrorize the Chinese's lives. Some of these people included the Mongolians who wanted the Chinese's fertile land and water sources.
Forced Labor
The Qin employed forced labor for public works projects like the Great Wall. This policy angered many people.
Han Dynasty
Dates When in Power
206 BC to 220 AD
Famous Han Rulers
Liu Ch'e
Li Ch'e was the longest-ruling Han emperor. From his capital, he extended Han rule north into present-day Manchuria and Korea.
Liu Bang
Liu Bang called himself the King of Han. He became was able to overthrow the Qin Dynasty.
Han Achievements
Leveling
Leveling keeps farm prices steady, by storing harvest on good years for the years that aren't so good. This is a concept still used today.
*The scale represents the different levels.*
*The scale represents the different levels.*
Silk Road
The Silk Road stretched form China across central Asia to the Mediterranean region. The Chinese would trade with the Greeks and Romans using this trading route.
Civil Services
Civil services run the day-to-day business of government. Over generations, civil services produced many effective, well-trained government workers who helped the emperors rule China's growing complex society.