Chinese Achievements Han Achievements https www youtube comwatch
Chinese Achievements
Han Achievements • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=y-Gg_6 Zgbz 4 • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=A 0 Q 6 r 7 Vem 04 • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=v 0 TBR 4 xe 53 I • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=OXg. USaz 6 KE 0
Han • The Han dynasty takes over in 206 BC after overthrowing the previous Qin dynasty, lasting until 220 CE. • The Qin were very abusive to Chinese peasants making the reign of the Han a welcome one early on. • The influence of Confucianism in Han society was important to strengthen the bond between peasants and the new rulers.
Han Achievements • Compass- two forms helpful for merchants to travel long distances • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=A 0 Q 6 r 7 Vem 04 • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=v 0 TBR 4 xe 53 I • Seismograph- https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=OXg. USaz 6 KE 0 • Expand Great Wall toward western border further protecting Chinese. • Increase trading along Silk Road • Minted Coins
Han Achievements • Farming technology such as Wheelbarrow, Plow, and Horse Harness • Water Wheel was an early example of hydroelectric power • Paper was first formed by Chinese hundreds of years before any other civilization • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=y-Gg_6 Zgbz 4 • Repeating Crossbow- changed warfare of ancient times
End of Han • Despite many years of quality rule as the Han became corrupt with high taxes and the army grew weak they were ripe for defeat. • Defeat would come at the hands of the Xiongnu invaders • Sound familiar?
Tang Dynasty • Reign 618 -907 CE • Further many inventions created by the Han • Spread Chinese culture to Japan and Korea • Sea trade is greatly expanded with Egypt and Axum • Tea, Salt, and Alcohol were government monopolies
Tang Dynasty • Empress Wu (624 -705 CE) first (and only) female ruler of China
Tang Art • Three color ware was one of the greatest contributors in early Chinese art • Many figurines were created as well mainly of horses and camels • Great poets- Li Bo and Du Fu
Tang Dynasty • Invention of gunpowder, ceramic porcelain, and woodblock printing • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=1 v. Yq. F 9 P 0 ieo • Advancements in literature- Thousands of poems written during this period of time • Medicinal advancements- smallpox vaccine, treatment for goiters, tests for diabetes • Tang empire will fall following a period of weak leadership in 907 CE
Song Dynasty • Neo-Confucianism: blends spiritual aspects of Buddhism & Taoism • Class of scholar-gentry • Foot binding • Permanent standing Navy: Junks • Stern mounted rudder: raised/lowered mechanically for different water depths
Song Dynasty • Magnetic compass • Moveable type & printing cost decreased, more people became literate • Paper currency (coins too heavy) • Coal to power furnaces • Windmills: to grind grain, to blow air on furnaces & pump water for irrigation
Song Dynasty • Gunpowder used for weapons: bombs, grenades, flame throwers & hand cannons • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Rj. Yapbp. Bx. Sk&t=169 s
Science and Technology • Adopted use of algebra and concept of zero • Where did they get these from?
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