27. Medicine Literature Mathematics Astronomy Printed medicinal guides 1000 diseases classified Plastic Surgery C-sections performed Inoculations 500 healing plants identified Decimal System Concept of Zero PI = 3.1416 Kalidasa Solar Calendar The earth is round Gupta India Gupta Achievements Mahabbarata Ramayana
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30. Gupta Review Draw another frame to the cartoon that reflects why the Gupta is a Classic Empire.
42. Fall of the Han Dynasty Three main types of difficulties: political, social, and economic
43. Problems of the Han Dynasty Big distinctions between rich and poor led to peasant discontent Unequal land distribution Later Han Dynasty was weakened by threats to power Slaves and tenant farmers worked on large estates; small farms could not complete Wang Mang temporarily seized the throne and implemented land reform that was not adhered to They Yellow Turban revolt was organized by peasants Nomads threatened the empire
50. Summarize What was life like for Chinese peasants during the Han dynasty? Answer(s): worked hard in fields, farmed, raised animals, often sold land to feed families, forced to work on building projects, easily forced into debt, worked for wealthy landowners
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56. Draw Conclusions How did trade over the Silk Roads affect China ’s culture? Answer(s): profitable trade in luxury items, connections to Central Asia, introduction of Buddhism
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60. Summarize What were some technological advances of the Han dynasty? Answer(s): paper, iron plow, wheelbarrow, acupuncture, compass, sundial, water mill, rudder
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