1 Han China China before the Han Zhou Dynasty Lasted almost 800 years (1050-256 BCE) Mandate of Heaven Territorial governments led to Warring States period- attacked by outsiders Qin emerge as winners One powerful leader-Cheng Autocracy Started Great Wall project Only lasted 15 years Great Wall of China Great Wall of China Built to prevent invasions from outsiders A practice that had been used before the Qin 1500 miles A forced labor project that caused discontent Han Dynasty Established by Liu Bang – Qin General Dynasty lasted for 400 years Ruled by emperor Controlled society with local governments Civil service Leveling Trade Connections