The silk roads
When the Han Dynasty began, trade was sparse. As the Silk Road developed, trade expanded. This road started in modern day Xian and continues to Dunhuang. In Dunhuang, the path splits into three individual routes. These are known as the Southern route, the Central route, and the Northern route. The Persian Royal Road was an important route in the Silk Road. It started in Susa (north Persia) and connected to the Mediterranean Sea in modern day Turkey. This path eventually reached to and crossed Mesopotamia.
Paper
Without paper, people would not be able to communicate as well as they did. Paper lead to the developments of communications and ideas. It was invented in 100 B.C.E. and In 105 A.D., Ts’ai Lun started the first paper-making industry (in China). Paper was invented to replace the bulkiness of bones, tortoise shells, and bamboo (which had been previous writing surfaces). This was made from worn fishnets, bark, and cloths. Due to the inexpensive access to paper, many people had the access to writing.
This, in combination with the Silk Road, spread new ideas and helped develop culture and literature. |
Agriculture ACHIEVEMENTS
Agriculture achievements were important to the success of all of the people. "For the past several years there have been no good harvests, and our people have suffered (From the Sources of China)." This shows the extreme importance of plowing.
Conclusion
Throughout history, there have been several dynasties and empires that have had tremendous success. The Han Dynasty’s achievements are still notable. Many are still used today. The list of their accomplishments goes on and on. However, the ones that are the most impressive inventions are; the Silk Road, paper, and the advances in agriculture. Without these achievements, our lives today would be much harder and less efficient. People would not be able to convey their ideas around the world and we would not be able to transport many, heavy objects around. These caused huge breakthroughs and changed the world.
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