6.35 and 6.36 Reading Questions

Front

What type of government did Qin Shi Huangdi establish?

Back

Centralized Bureaucratic Government

Front

What was a major cultural change during the Qin Dynasty? Options: Introduction of Buddhism, Standardization of Chinese Script, Adoption of the Silk Road, Invention of Gunpowder

Back

Standardization of Chinese Script

Front

The Great Wall of China was built primarily for what purpose during the Qin Dynasty?

Back

To defend against northern invasions

Front

What economic reform was introduced during the Qin Dynasty?

Back

Unified Currency

Front

Which philosophy was predominantly used in the Qin Dynasty's governance?

Back

Legalism

Front

What was a key military change under Qin Shi Huangdi? Options: Disbanding the army, Military Consolidation, Introduction of cavalry, Adoption of naval warfare

Back

Military Consolidation

Front

What controversial act did Qin Shi Huangdi undertake to suppress dissent?

Back

Burning of Books and Burying Scholars

Front

Identify the major rivers shown on the map of Ancient China.

Back

Yellow River, Yangtze River

Front

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

Back

The divine right to rule granted to emperors based on their virtue and ability to govern.

Front

What was the key aspect of the Han Dynasty's political success due to Confucianism?

Back

Centralization of power