Xiao He

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/xiao-he

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. When was Xiao He born?257 BC
2. When did Xiao He die?August 16, 193 BC
3. What is Xiao He known for?Developed key administrative and legal systems for the Han Dynasty; renowned calligrapher
4. Who was Xiao He?Xiao He was a very smart helper who helped build the Han Empire a long time ago.
5. What did Xiao He do to help Liu Bang?He organized supplies, managed resources, and kept people motivated, which helped Liu Bang win battles.

Western Han Dynasty: The first imperial period of the Han Dynasty, known for its significant cultural and political achievements.
Chu-Han Contention: A civil war fought between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu from 206 to 202 BC for control of China.
Calligraphy: The art of beautiful handwriting, often considered a high form of artistic expression in East Asian cultures.