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History of the Han dynasty

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/history-of-the-han-dynasty

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. What is the dynastic period?

  2. 2. What is the capital cities?

  3. 3. What was the Han Dynasty and when did it last?

  4. 4. Who started the Han Dynasty?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Heqin

  • Consort Clans

  • Mandate of Heaven

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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