What are the differences between the Chin and the Han dynasty?

Answer 1

The Zhou dynasty was based around regionalism, which is when the the government does not have a central rule, but has different leaders governing over different provinces. In other words, a spread out rule rather than a central one. Regionalism led to the eventual demise of the Zhou because it left them vulnerable to attacks.

The Qin was ruled by Shi Huangdi, who introduced legalism, as well as laying down the principles for Bureaucracy in China. Legalism was; either you listen to the government and do as your told, or be killed. The Qin dynasty based on a centralized government, rather than regionalism. Shi Huangdi was a ruthless leader, and when he died, revolts broke out leading to the demise of of the Qin dynasty. Also, the Qin created the Great Wall. Also, a decline in the arts can be credited to Huangdi's believe in a Totalitarian government.

The Han dynasty was much less ruthless than the Qin; although they still had a centralized government, and they elaborated further on Bureaucracy. The Han's first ruler was Wu Ti. Wu Ti set up institutions, for certain high class people called Mandarins, to be taught how to rule. He in turn, sent them to many provences of his dynasty and had them rule over the societies. In a way, the Han supported regionalism because they had rulers spread throughout their dynasty; but they also had a strong centralized government. The Hans demise can be contributed to internal rebellions, as well as external invasions.

Answer 2

Less legalist government. The Qin emperor thought that the state was more important than the people which was why the Qin dynasty fell apart so fast. The Han government was confucious. Though there were still legalist laws, the people were much happier.