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- Reign: 206 BC - 220 AD
- Population exceeded 55 millionGoogle Books: Cambridge History of China
- Followed: Qin Dynasty
- Preceded: The Three Kingdoms
- Officially instated Confucianism as a rule of law
- Oversaw the establishment of the silk road
- Developed a "tributary system" to control neighboring governments
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The Han dynasty was the fifth major dynasty of China and was characterized by expansion and prosperity.
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Brief Background
The Han dynasty is today considered by many to be a time of extreme prosperity both commercially as well as intellectually and artistically. The Han rule at it peak extended its control over many of its neighbors, including Vietnam and Korea. In terms of government, the Han administration was split into two between a central and local bureaucracy.Also of significance during this period is the decree by Emperor Wu that Confucianism] be made the official religion of the land. In addition, Emperor Wu sent dispatches to Europe along what eventually became known as the Silk Road as a result of these envoys.
Today many Chinese link themselves to this linage by classifying themselves as Han Chinese. China | Han Fei | Sun Tzu | History of China
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