Chapter 7.3 Life in Chinese Dynasties

Which factor was most responsible for the overthrow of the Qin dynasty?

• an economic collapse

• the corruption of the Qin government

• the weakness of the second Qin emperor

• an invasion by the warrior-like Han people

Under the Han dynasty, the government was modeled after the

• hierarchy of the gods

• order of ranks in the military

• structure of the human body

• traditional Chinese family structure

Which outcome was a result of the breakdown of the feudal system that was established during the Zhou dynasty?

• a stronger central government

• the Qin dynasty overthrowing the Zhou dynasty

• a power struggle that lasted for over two centuries

• Japan conquering and ruling China for several centuries

Which statement explains how the Qin empire was founded?

• Qin warriors invaded China from the northwest and took control over every major city.

• The last Zhou emperor died without children, and Qin Shi Huangdi claimed to be the nearest living relative.

• The state of Qin defeated the other rivals that had been battling for power during the Warring States period

• Qin Shi Huangdi built a wall around China that prevented foreign invaders from ruling the various Chinese

  states.

What made it possible for the Zhou dynasty to rule China longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history?

• a powerful warrior class

• a system of power sharing

• a strong central government

• an efficient imperial bureaucracy

Which change took place in China during the Han dynasty?

• Military service was required of all men.

• A civil-service system was created.

• A standardized writing system was introduced.

• Children began to be raised in communal homes.

According to the Mandate of Heaven, what would happen to a dynasty if the rulers did not behave with virtue?

• The dynasty would be passed down to a new heir in the family.

• The dynasty would lose the Mandate of Heaven and be replaced by another family.

• The dynasty would be overthrown and the power given to the people.

• The rulers of the dynasty would be brought to court.

Which statement best explains why the goal of ancient Chinese families was to have several generations living in the same house?

• In ancient China, people were expected to continue working well into old age.

• Tradition required that children of wealthy families get married to their cousins.

• Large families were able to exert more influence over local rulers in ancient China.

• The traditional Chinese family was based on close relationships with extended family and respect for elders.

How did Emperor Wudi's approach to defending Chinese territory differ from the approach of previous rulers?

• Emperor Wudi relied on the use of a defensive wall rather than well-trained troops.

• Emperor Wudi attacked China's enemies rather than defending against their attacks.

• Emperor Wudi spent government money on the development of new and better weapons.

• Emperor Wudi shared responsibility for defense with local warlords who knew the territory.

Qin Dynasty accomplishments include improved irrigation systems, standardized weights and measures, unifying the Chinese people, and _______________.

• increased trade with Asian nations

• formed a system of family rule

• built the Great Wall

• created the bureaucracy