The Han Dynasty and Roman Empire (Unit 3 Mid-Unit)

The philosophy that formed the backbone of the structure and government structure of the Han Dynasty is known as ________________?​

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

The Han used a system called the __________________________ to show off their wealth and prevent the nomadic Xiongnu from invading.

• Tribute System

• Invasion Prevention Plan

• The Secret Santa Program

• Xiongnu Appreciation Days

Any empire needs to have strong roads, bridges, and buildings, also known as _____________________________.

• Aqueducts

• Government Programs

• Bureaucracy

• Infrastructure

The lowest social class in the Han Dynasty was the _______________ class, mostly because the Han thought they were greedy.

• Peasant

• Scholar

• Merchant

• Ruler

People in China had to take a hard civil service exam to get non-elected government jobs that are part of the __________________.

• Bureaucracy

• Merchant Class

• Han Military

• Farming Jobs

After overthrowing the king in 509 BCE, the Romans formed a __________________, where people could elect their own leaders.

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Empire

• Republic

In 146 BCE, the Romans defeated their biggest rivals, _______________, even though they had to fight against war elephants.

• Gaul

• Spain

• Carthage

• Britain

Below the two consuls, there were two legislative houses in the Roman Republic: the _____________________ and the __________________.

• Senate and Assembly

• House and Senate

• Lords and Commons

• Counsels and Council

In 31 BCE, ___________________________ defeated Marc Antony in a civil war, becoming Rome’s first emperor. 

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Pompey

• Brutus

The Roman Empire and Han Dynasty were indirectly connected by the ______________________, a series of trade routes connecting Western Europe with East Asia.

• Indian Ocean Highway

• Royal Road

• Silk Road

• Route 95