World History Topic 3.5

How did Shi Huangdi impose allegiance to a central government?

• by establishing trade routes along the Silk Road

• by replacing feudal states with military districts run by loyal officials

• by establishing a civil service system in government

• by appointing Confucian scholars to run his administration

Why was the Han period considered a Golden Age of Chinese civilization?

• because of the establishment of a Legalist government

• because of the establishment of the Silk Road

• because of the advances made in ironworking and farming

• because of advances in science, medicine, technology, and the arts

What was one effect of the Silk Road on China?

• The Silk Road promoted the exchange of goods and ideas throughout China.

• Warlords used the Silk Road as a supply route during battles.

• The Silk Road created a monopoly for Chinese trade.

• The Silk Road facilitated the Han policy of expansionism.

Why was the Silk Road an important part of Chinese history?

• It allowed farmers to gain new farming technologies.

• It led to increased social divisions as new religions traveled along the Silk Road.

• It led to the fear that it would be easier for outsiders to invade China.

• It promoted the exchange of Western and Chinese goods and ideas.

What is one of the factors that helped Buddhism spread through China?

• Shi Huangdi appointed Buddhist monks to run his government.

• Theravada Buddhism enabled all worshipers to achieve nirvana.

• A collection of the Buddha's teachings were translated into Chinese.

• Mahayana Buddhism offered escape from suffering and the promise of achieving salvation.