The most famous of the Han emperors was Wudi who ruled from 141 B'C' to 87 B'C' and strengthened Chi

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• The most famous of the Han emperors was Wudi who
  ruled from 141 B.C. to 87 B.C. and strengthened
  China's government and economy.

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• To train scholars Emperor Wudi created the
  Imperial University of Man.

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• Wadi also improved the economy by improving
  canals and roads.

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• Wadi established granaries throughout the empire
  so the government could buy grain when it was
  plentiful and sell it at stable prices when it
  was scarce.

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• Wadi reorganized finances and imposed a
  government monopoly on iron and salt.

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• Wadi used a policy of expansionism by increasing
  the amount of territory under Chinese rule.

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• Wadi create a trade route that stretched over
  4000 miles from China to the Fertile Crescent and
  became known as the Silk Road.

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• Han emperors made Confucianism the official
  belief of China and used these scholars to run
  the bureaucratic government.

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• Han rulers adopted the idea that government
  officials should win positions by merit rather
  than through family background.

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• To find the most qualified officials they created
  a series of tests. In theory, anyone cold take
  these tests. But in reality only those who spent
  years in study could hope to pass them.
• Women could not take these tests.

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• This Civil Service program influenced China for
  over 2000 years. It put men trained in Confucian
  thought at every level of the government and
  created a long lasting system of values.

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• By A.D. 220 the last Han emperor was overthrown
  by war lords and secret bandit organizations
  which formed the basis for the creation of the
  ninja societies.

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• The reasons for the collapse of the Han Empire
  were
• 1.) Court intrigues undermined the emperors.
• 2.) Weak emperors let the canals and roads fall
  into disrepair.
• 3.) Heavy taxes and debt caused the peasants to
  be unhappy.

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• The Han period was a "Golden Age" for China.
  During this period many advances were made in
  art, literature, science, medicine and many other
  fields.

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• Han scientists made many advances. Their
  observations of the stars allowed them to improve
  their calendars and time keeping devises. They
  even invented an early seismograph to measure
  earthquakes.

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• Wang Chong was the first scientist in history to
  argue that scientific theories should be proven
  before they were accepted.

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• Chinese doctors made many medical advances
  including the development of the first
  anesthetics and acupuncture.

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• Acupuncture A medical treatment in which doctors
  insert needles under the skin at specific points
  to relieve pain and illnesses.

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• China was the most technologically advanced
  civilization in the world at the time.

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• Cai Lun invented the process of making paper out
  of wood pulp. A system that is still used to make
  paper today.

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• Chinese inventors also
• improved the process of shipbuilding
• invented the rudder to steer ships,
• invented bronze and iron stirrups,
• fishing reels,
• wheel barrows,
• suspension bridges
• chain pumps.

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• The Han cities were protected with large wall and
  had beautiful temples, palaces and parks.

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• The government created by the Han Empire
  continued to influence China until 1912.

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