The Han Dynasty

Question 1

How did Liu Bang defeat the Qin dynasty?

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Liu Bang organized a rebellion due to the Legalist policies of the Qin dynasty.

Question 2

Select the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

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Liu Bang ended the harsh policies that were based on .: Legalism; Liu Bang continued the Qin dynasty’s .: strong central government; Liu Bang filled governments jobs based on .: civil service exams; Liu Bang organized a strong military that was successful because it used .: iron weapons

Question 3

How was the civil service examination different from previous government appointments?

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Government positions were now filled with candidates who had scored well on a test based on Confucian principles.

Question 4

How did the geography of China contribute to the development of a unique culture?

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Mountains, rivers, and deserts created barriers to the outside world.

Question 5

Select the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

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Wudi was known as the Martial Emperor because he .: waged wars against nomadic tribes; Wudi strengthened the economy by starting a policy of leveling that .: balanced food prices; Wudi expanded trade routes, which resulted in .: an exchange of goods and ideas

Question 6

How were Confucian principles reflected in the Han dynasty?

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The government used civil service examinations based on teachings of Confucianism.

Question 7

Select the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

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Most of the people in ancient China were .: farmers; Chinese farmers lived in .: small farming villages; Cities were home to .: Confucian temples, tombs, and palaces; Most artisans, merchants, and scholars lived .: in cities

Question 8

Why was the Han dynasty also called a golden age? Choose four correct answers.Chinese culture and society thrived.This was a time of growth for new ideas.Many important inventions were made, including the loom and the wheelbarrow.Many libraries were closed, books were burned, and scholars were executed.Many artifacts found in tombs from this time period show artistic innovations.

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Chinese culture and society thrived.; This was a time of growth for new ideas.; Many important inventions were made, including the loom and the wheelbarrow.; Many artifacts found in tombs from this time period show artistic innovations.

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