Qin and Han Dynasty Review

Qin & Han Station Review

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​ Early Chinese dynasties used​

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to rule peacefully while ​

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ruled through strict laws and harsh punishments.

Station 1:

-Ruler Shi Huangdi drove out nomadic invaders to the north. He ruled using Legalism and ordered the burning of books of ideas he disliked.

Station 2:

-To gain control he took land from the nobles and forced them to live in the capital. He unified China by building highways and establishing set currency, writing system, and gov't standards.

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The Qin Dynasty

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the process of building the Great Wall of China?

• Volunteers created the wall of several years

• Thousands of peasants and criminals were forced to the build the wall.

• Only skilled engineers built the wall

• No one is sure how the wall was constructed.

Station 3:

- The Great Wall of China was built to keep out nomadic invaders to the north.
- Thousands of peasants and criminals were forced to build the wall. Many workers died from the hard labor.

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The Qin Dynasty

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose for the Terracotta Army?

• It was used as decoration around the Qin palace

• It was a symbol of hope and peace

• It was created so the emperor could use it in the afterlife

• It was the result of an ancient art competition

Station 4:

- The Han Dynasty used Confucianism to rule by establishing a strong central government, lowering taxes and less harsh punishments.

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The Han Dynasty

Multiple Choice

What allowed empress Lu to rule?

• She was the only female in the dynasty

• She was the Queen of China

• She was elected by the people

• She placed infants on the throne

Station 6:

- The Han dynasty was successful and lasted for hundreds of years.
- The government sent Chinese farmers to marry conquered people to spread their culture. The government set up schools to teach people about Confucianism.
The Han dynasty was able to remain strong even through rebellions, revolts and floods because of a strong government and unified population.

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The Han Dynasty

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The Qin Dynasty ruled using ​

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while the Han Dynasty ruled using ​ ​

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Legalism

Confucianism

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Compare and contrast the Qin and Han Dynasties.