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