Han Dynasty

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the capital of Han Dynasty?Chang'an (modern Xi'an) and later Luoyang
2. Who invented Han Dynasty?Paper
3. What is the dynastic period?206 BCE – 220 CE
4. What is the key philosophical influence?Confucianism
5. What was the Han Dynasty and when did it exist?The Han Dynasty was a Chinese dynasty that ruled from 206 BCE to 220 CE.
6. Who started the Han Dynasty and what was special about him?Emperor Gaozu, also called Liu Bang, was a former peasant who mixed Legalist rules with Confucian ideas to make a fair government.

Meritocracy: A system where advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Civil Service Examination: A test used to select candidates for government jobs based on knowledge.
Cultural Diffusion: The spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and ideas from one group to another.