China Review

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

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.

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.

Which factor contributed most to the spread of Buddhism from India to China?

• forced migrations

• trade connections 

• military conquests

• religious intolerance

Which statement explains the main difference between Taoism and Legalism?

• Taoism focuses on nature, while Legalism focuses on science.

• Taoism promotes hierarchy, while Legalism promotes equality.

• Taoism emphasizes harmony, while Legalism emphasizes obedience.

• Taoism is based on virtue and integrity, while Legalism is based on rules and punishments.

Which statement best explains how Taoism differs from Confucianism?

• Taoists reject human desire, whereas Confucians attempt to shape people’s desires.

• Taoists use strict punishments, whereas Confucians provide rewards for good behavior.

• Taoists believe in freedom for citizens, whereas Confucians believe in respect for authority.

• Taoists emphasize integrity and fairness, whereas Confucians emphasize harmony and unity.

What policy did the Han Dynasty implement as a result of Confucius’s teachings?

• civil service exams

• strict government controls

• leaders with absolute power

• a system of rewards and punishments

Ancient Chinese traditions demonstrated that Chinese people highly valued

• religious purity

• extended family

• respect for women

• navigation skills

Emperor Wudi ruled during which of these dynasties?

• Han

• Qin

• Shang

• Zhou

What was the main difference between the Qin dynasty and the Zhou dynasty?

• The Qin dynasty made alliances with other Asian nations while the Zhou dynasty remained isolated.

• The Qin dynasty created a power-sharing arrangement that allowed it to last much longer than the Zhou dynasty

• The Qin dynasty relied on a centralized system of control while the Zhou dynasty relied on a decentralized system.

• The Qin dynasty set up a professional bureaucracy while the Zhou dynasty relied on hereditary succession.