The major difference is that Han Dynasty lasted longer.
shang dynasty
Opium
Opium
Buddhsm was introduced during the Han dynasty
The Han dynasty was controlled directly by the central government and was call as the golden age of the Chinese.
The Han dynasty included more Confucianist ideals and is considered more moderate. The Qin dynasty was more ruthless. the Han Dynasty had Confucianist ideals
The two Major dynasties in China are The Qin dynasty and The Han dynasty.
Major events: 1. The establish of Xia dynasty,the first slavery dynasty 2. The establish of Qin dynasty,the first feudalism dynasty 3. The establish of Han dynasty,the first dynasty established by plebeian 4. The venerate of Confucianism during Han dynasty 5. The establish of Tang dynasty,the first dynasty that has blood of minorities 6. The establish of Yuan dynasty,the first nation wide dynasty ruled by minorities 7. The opium war in 1840 that indicated the fall of the Central empire
#0 Xia (mythical first) #1 Shang (historical first) #2 Zhou #3 Qin #4 Han
Large amounts of warfare and disunion throughout the former Han Empire. The Three Kingdoms era came and went and was replaced by the Jin Dynasty, which maintained a loose rule over China until that collapsed. Finally, the Sui Dynasty settled China and reestablished control. This time was also marked by major technological improvments and major infrastructure improvments to China.
invasion by Alexander the Great, Maurya dynasty, attack by Huns, Gupta dynasty
invasion by Alexander the great, Maurya dynasty, attack by Huns, Gupta dynasty