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What allowed the Han to expand their dynasty?

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their military methods and new weapons

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How did the Han manage to build up such a large army?

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They required all men between the ages of 25 and 60 to serve in the army.

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Before the Han dynasty, government officials were hired based on

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their social status.

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How did the Han dynasty select its government officials?

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Candidates had to pass a difficult civil service exam.

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The chain pump helped Han farmers

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move water from irrigation ditches to the fields.

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How did the Han's skill in ironwork help the farmers?

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Strong iron plows helped them plow the soil more easily.

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Which invention helped Han farmers move much heavier loads than they could carry?

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wheelbarrow

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Which artistic material was invented during the Han dynasty?

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paper

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Why was it important that the Han made silk production more efficient?

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The Han had a valuable silk trade with people outside of China.

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The Chinese believed that it was important to position their temples, graves, and homes using direction. This led them to invent the

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magnetic compass