PERSIAN Classical Chinese Dynasties- Zhou, Qin, Han
Zhou Dynasty 1029-258 B.C.E Qin Dynasty 221-202 B.C.E Han Dynasty 202 B.C.E ? 220 C.E Political -1st system of justice for the common people; tattooing for their crimes. -Feudal system based on Confucianism -Frequent nomadic invasions -Vulnerable aristocracy based on family and supporters -Encouraged people to move south near Yangtze -Diversity created communication/transportation problems -Legalism -Powerful military -Unified China after Warring States Period -Led by Qin Shi Huangdi -Feudal system abolished; created centralized gov?t -Travellers carried passports -Founded by peasant leader rebelling against Qin -Han Synthesis- Confucianism + Legalism -Civil service tests used to enter bureaucracy -Might is comparable to Roman Empire