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    The Han Dynasty is the largest dynasty since the Zhou Dynasty, although this is not the dynasty for wars like the Zhou was. The year is one hundred and the Dynasty we are living in has learned much from the dynasties before it and used them to shape our civilization today. In the Han Dynasty we use our language, beliefs, and government all together for a successful system to live in. These three things are crucial to our individual lives and why China will retain power for many more dynasties. Another

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    Isaac Kim History 20 Final Paper In 3rd century BCE, two of the most remarkable, globalizing empires—the Han dynasty and the Roman empire—were emerging disassociated from one another. Despite this isolation, there shared several similarities as they also had differences. Tracing its origins to the Qin dynasty (221-207 BCE), the Han dynasty lasted from 206 BCE all the way to 220 BCE. Thousands of miles away, the Roman empire enjoyed its seemingly everlasting power from 300 BCE to 300 CE. While maximizing

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    States.  The Han and Qin dynasties, leaders of ancient China.  Both from two different countries, and have different backgrounds, but both have the same goal, to build a wall. BUt was the Great Wall of China worth it, and is the border wall worth it.  In 221 BCE the Qin Dynasty build several roads, palaces, and other architecture, they also build a wall, not just any wall a colossal wall that could surround far more than a city.  After a while they were overthrown by the Han dynasty,  they fell into

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    was thriving with new ideas and achievements. More specifically, Han China arose after defeating the Qin Dynasty in 202 BCE when they came to a fall. The Silk Road was built which allowed land ownership to expand to Central Asia, Korea, and Indochina during this peace period of China. Also, irrigation systems, civil service exams, and a patriarchal society were developed and set into place. However, slowly over 200 years, the dynasty started to crumble into pieces for a plethora of reasons. Furthermore

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    During the Han Dynasty, first Buddhist missionaries had come to China. It was only gradually felt in the beginning, as it was brought into a developing society. As Buddhist narratives, and traditions of iconography enriched China, it opened up new possibilities for the artistic culture of China. Eventually, Buddhist temples became the model for all Chinese temples, Taoist and Confucian. Scrolls of silk and paper replaced bamboo slips for writing. The scrolls were joined by hanging scrolls which became

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    unification of China was under the dynasties Qin and Han. There were formed schools of thought called Confucians, Daoists, and Legalists. These school of thoughts worked to bring political and social stability to China during the rule of the late Zhou dynasty which were chaotic years. Legalist principles and imposed centralized imperial rule were adopted by rulers of the Qin and Han dynasties. Political stability was the foundation of economic prosperity for the Han dynasty. There was a search of political

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    believed that everything is balanced by an opposite (yin and yang) • Believed in the harmony of oneself (the philosophy is called Dao) • Dynasty- a family of kings • Patterns in Chinese dynasties o Tax revenues declined and dynasties would grow weaker o They would also get invaded o Once the dynasty declined a new dynasty emerged and the cycle started again • Zhou Dynasty (1029-258 B.C.E.) o Governed through alliances with noble families and regional princes instead of a power government o Rulers gave

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    discussion board. The Han Dynasty of China from 206 B.C.E. to 220 C.E. and the Imperial Roman Empire from 21 B.C.E. to 476 C.E. were large empires that dominated during their time periods. There were two major similarities between the Roman Empire and Han Dynasty. Both the Roman Empire and Han Dynasty were great empires that had large land areas under their control. Han China and the Roman Empire put a lot of effort into building and expanding their territories. The Han Dynasty expanded their territory

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    the Han Dynasty and the Western Roman Empire had many factors that built up to the ruins. Both dynasties fell due to poor leadership, economic troubles, and nomadic troops invading. Although the poor leadership and economic troubles were very similar in impacting the fall, nomadic groups made different impacts of both empires that soon led to the end of both eras. Both dynasties had a history of nomadic battles, but the Western Roman Empire was defeated and ended in one battle, while the Han Dynasty

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    the development of Chinese history, dynasties or ruling families, have had major effects on China’s social, political and economic systems. For instance, several notable dynasties include the Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasty. Nevertheless, the sentiment favoring a certain dynasty led to debate between individuals. Thus, several individuals avouch that the Han dynasty had the most profound impact on the development of China, while others argue that it was the Qin dynasty who had a greater effect.     There

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