Quiz 2 Review

Who was the biggest threat for the Han Dynasty in the north?

• Abbasid Dynasty

• Emperor Wu Di

• Xiongnu

• Roman Empire

How did the Han Dynasty deal with the surrounding tribes that caused trouble on their borders?

• Invasion of their tribal lands

• Asked the Xiongnu to protect them

• Paid nomadic tribes to attack these groups

• Paid them to not attack

What cultural tradition contributed to economic burdens for the Han Dynasty?

• The mandate of heaven

• The tradition of dividing land up equally among all sons

• The emergence of drought conditions

• The tradition of appointing government officials by merit

Which of the following social issues did NOT contribute to the issues facing the Han government?

• Han generals became more independent

• Large landowners gained more power and influence

• The silk road brings in more cultural exposure

• Palace plots paralyze the government

How does the economic divide between rich and poor contribute to the fall of the Han Dynasty?

• Wealthy landowners shift tax burdens on the peasants

• The Han government distributes land to family members in need

• Wealthy landowners sell their farms to peasants

• Favorable climatic conditions cause an increase in crop production

Which of the following natural diasters did NOT cause the Han Dynasty to fall?

• Locust invasion

• Contagious diseases

• Deforestation & floods

• The Yellow Turban uprising

What did the Chinese believe gave Chinese emperors the authority to rule?

• Dynastic succession

• Wealthy nobles selected rulers

• Mandate of heaven

• The Xiongnu

How were government officials selected during the Han Dynasties?

• By the Emperor

• By wealthy landowners

• By family members

• Through the civil service exam

How did the Tang Dynasty combat the land distribution issues that plagued the Han Dynasty?

• Equal-Field System for those in need

• The government controlled all land distribution

• Supported families dividing up land to all male-children

• Expanded the empire in order to provide more land to all citizens

The Middle Ages began ...

• after the fall of the Roman Empire.
• when Muhammad died.
• on the Silk Road.
• in the Arabian Peninsula