Which were inventions of the Han dynasty quizlet?

Terms in this set (11)

• Steel. A metal alloy (two or more metals fused together by melting) consisting mainly of iron and carbon.
• Chinese paper.
• Acupuncture.
• The Silk Road.
• Taxation.
• Seismograph.
• Civil service.
• Collar harness.

What dynasty is China named after?

Qin
With these Qin advances, the various warring states of China were united for the first time in its history. The name China is actually derived from the word Qin (which was written as Ch'in in earlier Western texts).

What kinds of inventions did the Han Dynasty create?

The inventions of the Han dynasty were the greatest inventions, not only in Chinese, but across the globe. Hans invented many things, including the magnetic compasses, the loom, the paper, the silk road, the wheelbarrow, the cast iron, the hot air balloon and the seismograph.

Who are China's Four Great Inventions?

Papermaking is considered one of China's four great inventions, along with the compass, gunpowder, and printing. Diplomat Zhang Qian, serving Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, traveled and brought back information about surrounding civilizations.

How did the Han Chinese invent the wheelbarrow?

The Han Chinese had hemp-bound bamboo scrolls to write on, but by the 2nd century AD. they had invented the papermaking process, which created a writing medium that was both cheap and easy to produce. The invention of the wheelbarrow helped pull heavy loads.

What was the impact of the Han Dynasty?

In addition to being an age of economic prosperity, art and culture developed to unprecedented heights. It was also one of the most productive eras in science and technology in ancient China. The influence of the Han dynasty is so great that to this day China's majority ethnic group refers to itself as the "Han people".