Shu Han

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the dynastic name?Han (officially), commonly referred to as Shu Han
2. What is the founding year?221 AD
3. What was Shu Han and when did it start?Shu Han was a kingdom that began in 221 AD, founded by Liu Bei after the Han Dynasty ended.
4. Why did Liu Bei call his kingdom "Han"?He used the name to show he was the rightful heir to the old Han Dynasty, claiming the Mandate of Heaven.

Mandate of Heaven: An ancient Chinese philosophical concept that justified the rule of the Emperor of China.
Orthodox Succession: The claim to be the legitimate continuation of a previous ruling dynasty.
Three Kingdoms Period: A period of Chinese history (220–280 AD) characterized by division into three rival states: Wei, Shu, and Wu.