2. Han Dynasty Quiz

Who was the first emperor of the Han Dynasty?

• Emperor GaoZu

• Wudi

• HanRulers

• Han Dynasty

What did Emperor GaoZu do during his reign?

• Lowered taxes

• Strengthened government

• Established an imperial university

• Expanded territory

What did Wudi do to strengthen the government and the economy?

• Lowered taxes

• Appointed Confucius advisors

• Built canals and roads

• Established the Silk Road

What was the purpose of the Civil Service Exam during the Han Dynasty?

• To provide well educated scholars to run the government

• To establish an imperial university

• To expand the territory

• To strengthen the economy

What was the official belief system of China during the Han Dynasty?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

What did the Five Classics consist of?

• Collection of history, poems, and handbook compiled by Confucius

• Chemistry, zoology, and botany

• Diagnosing diseases and developing anesthetics

• Paper making and ship building

What led to the decline of the Han Dynasty?

• Powerful warlords

• Decaying interior structures

• Overthrow of the last Han emperor

• All of the above

What were some achievements of the Han Dynasty in the field of astronomy?

• Measured movement of stars and planets

• Diagnosed diseases and developed anesthetics

• Experimented with herbal medicine

• Built canals and roads

What technology did the Han Dynasty invent for paper making?

• Wood pulp

• Rudder

• Suspension bridge

• Fishing reel

What is acupuncture?

• Inserting needles under the skin to relieve pain or various illnesses

• Measuring movement of stars and planets

• Diagnosing diseases and developing anesthetics

• Making paper out of wood pulp