Chapter 23 the Han dynasty

Bureaucracy

A form of government that is structured like a pyramid.

During the hand, Dynasty top government officials lived in the capital, while lower level officials lived throughout the rest of the empire. This is an example of...

Absolute location, region

What invention had the effect of helping people communicate more easily with one another?

Paper

During the Han dynasty the Chinese traded_______ for the first time.

Silk

Which discovery did the Chinese make more than 1000 years before westerners?

The Chinese discovered that blood circulates from the heart through the body and back to the heart.

What was a major difference between the Qin dynasty in the Han dynasty?

The Qin dynasty only lasted 14 years, the han Dynasty lasted over 400 years.

The Chinese were able to make swords out of iron during the hand Dynasty. What was one positive effect of this invention?

The strength of iron allowed them to fashion longer swords.

What was a positive effect of the invention of the drill?

They could drill for oil, and other materials, and then trade them and be more wealthy.

anesthetic

something that takes away the feeling of pain

calligraphy

the art of fine handwriting