Chapter 7 Section 4 The Han Dynasty
Dec 13, 2015
The Han Dynasty• When the Qin dynasty
collapsed in 207 BC, several different groups battled for power. After several years of fighting, an army led by Liu Bang (lee-oo bang), won control. Liu Bang became the first emperor of the Han dynasty. This Chinese dynasty lasted for more than 400 years.
Check Your Important Facts!• Liu Bang was different from other Chinese
leaders because he grew up a peasant. He earned people’s trust and loyalty, helping him to become the first emperor to be a commoner.
• Confucianism was Wudi’s official governmental policy.
• To create a strong central government, Wudi took land from the lords and raised taxes. This made them very angry.