the Han dynasty (essay)

After the cruel death of the Qin dynasty china was ruled by the Han dynasty.  The Han dynasty ruled from 206b.c.e-9a.d.   When he ruled china was split into two major periods the western Han and the eastern Han.   

     The religion in accent china was pretty general.  Everyone would worship the ancestors from the beginning .  The emperor  would   worship ancestors and go to their burial.  

     The han dynasty had a great population growth.  Their was an unexpecting  growth  in trade and an amazing increase in urbanization.  The levels  of minting and circulation of coin currency grew  significantly . because if this growth it was the founder of monetary system.

      Military expansion, political centralization, and cultural achievements made this the first of China's four greatest dynasties. The Han invented paper and lead-glazed ceramics, and greatly improved silk-weaving techniques. Their quest for alliances with foreign powers prompted them to establish an extensive trade route that extended to the Roman Empire and would become known as the Silk Road. An emphasis on funerary art is evident in tombs artfully decorated with figures and geometric shapes; these images provide clues to Han costumes, architecture, and aristocratic pastimes.

       The quality of life was improved with many Han inventions. The Han Chinese had hempen-bound bamboo scrolls to write on, yet by the 2nd century CE had invented the papermaking process which created writing medium that was both cheap and easy to produce. The invention of the wheelbarrow aided in the hauling of heavy loads. The maritime junk ship and stern-mounted steering the Chinese to venture out of calmer waters of interior lakes and rivers and into the open sea.

         The official policy of the new Han government was to renounce Legalism and all the administrative policies of the Qin, who were hated throughout the land. The laws were made less harsh and punishments less severe, and the regimentation of the population, particularly conscripted labor, was softened. They also renounced the centralizing tendencies of the Qin, and divided the Chinese empire into small, somewhat independent, feudal domains under individual lords.

      Papermaking, gunpowder, printing and the compass are four ancient inventions by Chinese people that have had a huge impact on the entire world.  Ancient china was the inventor of paper.  Before they invented paper people would use bones and bamboo.

     As many wise emperors took effective measures during their reign, the Han Dynasty was a period of peace and prosperity. It was a World power at that time with interests in literature, arts, culture and technology with the Han Dynasty achieving numerous unparalleled and praiseworthy successes. Some of the achievements at that time still influence the lives of the Chinese people today.

     Now the han dynasty was a great ruler. He never  wanted any bad or things between each other.  The only thing he wanted as a ruler was a world of peace and kindness. Now that’s a little of the Han dynasty.