Han Dynasty

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Series of trade routes connecting China to the rest of the world

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The Silk Road

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What was the most important Chinese export?

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silk

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Which invention helped people communicate more easily? Options: plow, silk, stylus, paper

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paper

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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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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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What impact did paper have on communication?

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Paper was cheap enough that more people could communicate in writing.

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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

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The Great Wall of China was built to keep out what invaders?

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The Mongols