Strong Rulers Unite China

Shi Huangdi

221 BC Zheng

First Emperor

Determined to end divisions in China

Shi Huangdi

Standardized measurements

Great Wall- defense/protection

Death- 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 leaders

2. Heavy Taxes

3. 220 AD- collapse

Kingdom divided through civil war and outside invaders

Golden Age

a. Technological advances- bronze & iron

b. Acupuncture

c. Chinese officials established

d. Cai Lun- Invented paper-making process

e. Other Advances- alternating field system, water wheel