strong rulers unite china
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Strong Rulers Unite China
Shi Huangdi
221 BC Zheng First Emperor Determined to end
divisions in China
Shi Huangdi
Standardized measurementsGreat Wall- defense/protectionDeath- 210 BC
Liu Bang
Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) Took title of King of the Han
Wudi (141-87 BC) Strengthened government Civil service system Examinations for candidates Established Imperial university Silk Road: Trade route
Rulers made Confucianism the official Philosophy
Collapse:1. Weak leaders2. Heavy Taxes3. 220 AD- collapse Kingdom divided through civil war and outside
invaders
Golden Age
a. Technological advances- bronze & ironb. Acupuncturec. Chinese officials establishedd. Cai Lun- Invented paper-making processe. Other Advances- alternating field system, water wheel
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