HIST103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Han Dynasty, Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang
21 Feb 2018
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Large amount of territory, diverse populations, exerted influence beyond borders. Integrated conquered neighbors and rivals into their worlds. Extended laws, administration, ideology, land, and trade. Expansion into sichuan region (rich soil and minerals) by strong military. Shi huangdi centralized administration to prevent rebel armies. Military and public works projects assigned at a young age. Beginnings of the western han dynasty- emperor wu. Huge labor force of free peasants building canals, roads, and walls. Bureaucracy system became the source of it"s power (taxes, military) Imperial university: school for well trained bureaucrats. Ability to organize daily life, create a stable social order, promote economic growth, and foster a state-centered religion. Military expansion and the silk roads- internal peace. Opened trading routes to southeast asia through conquest. Foundations of the roman empire- migrations, military, and political innovations. Gallic peoples move to mediterranean area and remove roadblock to roman expansion in italy. Organized their conquered communities into their own army.
