Han Dynasty (Noun)
Meaning
Imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Han Dynasty was a period of significant economic growth and cultural advancements in China, marked by the development of Confucianism as the official state philosophy.
- During the Han Dynasty, Chinese technology made significant strides in the fields of metallurgy, engineering, and mathematics.
- The Han Dynasty expanded its borders to include Korea, Mongolia, and parts of Central Asia through military conquests.
- Buddhism was first introduced to China during the Han Dynasty, which significantly influenced Chinese culture and society.
- The Han Dynasty came to an end in 220 AD with the abdication of its last emperor, marking the beginning of the Three Kingdoms Period in China.