Qin/Han Quiz

Who was the greatest Qin emperor?

• Liu Bang

• Confucius

• Wudi

• Shi Huangdi

How did the Han government differ from the Qin government?

• The Han lowered taxes and appointed Confucian scholars as advisors.

• The Han used legalism to control the people.

• The Han used warlords to control the warring states.

• The Han burned books and censored anything that went against the government.

What was the Silk Road?

• a mountain pass through the Hindu Kush

• a path for ideas from Japan

• a network of trade routes that crossed Asia.

• a road through the silk-weaving province of China

How did Shi Huangdi unite China?

• He appointed Confucian scholars as advisors to the government.

• He conquered warring states and centralized power using Legalism.

• The Zhou rulers were corrupt and lost their mandate.

• By creating treaties with other states.

What is true about the Great Wall? (Check all that apply)

• Many workers died making the wall.

• Emperor Wudi constructed the wall during the Han Dynasty

• It is Shi Huangdi's most remarkable and costly achievement.

• It protected China from northern invaders.

The Qin Empire ended after Shi Huangdi died due to revolts over heavy taxes, forced labor, and cruel policies.

• True

• False

_______________ is a medical treatment where the doctor inserts needles under the skin at specific points to relieve pain or treat various illnesses. (Spelling Counts!)

The Qin Dynasty is considered the Golden Age of Chinese Civilization.

• True

• False

The most famous Han emperor was ____________, who strengthened the government and economy during his long reign. (Spelling counts)

How did the Han Dynasty end?

• Revolts over heavy taxes, forced labor, and cruel policies.

• The last leader was corrupt.

• Weak rulers could no longer control powerful warlords.

• It did not end.