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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