The Han Dynasty: An Ancient Chinese Empire Quiz

When was the Han Dynasty founded?

• 206 BCE

• 221 BCE

• 202 BCE

• 180 BCE

Who was the founder of the Han Dynasty?

• Liu Bei

• Liu Bang

• Xiang Yu

• Cao Cao

The Han Dynasty is divided into two periods, the Western Han and the Eastern Han. What event marks the transition between these two periods?

• The Battle of Red Cliffs

• The establishment of the Silk Road

• The Wang Mang usurpation

• The fall of the Qin Dynasty

What was the capital city of the Western Han Dynasty?

• Luoyang

• Xi'an

• Beijing

• Nanjing

The Han Dynasty made significant contributions to Chinese culture. Which of the following was NOT invented during the Han Dynasty?

• Paper

• The compass

• Gunpowder

• The seismograph

What was the primary philosophy adopted by the Han Dynasty to govern the empire?

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

Which famous trade route was established during the Han Dynasty?

• The Silk Road

• The Spice Route

• The Incense Route

• The Tea Horse Road

What was the main reason for the fall of the Han Dynasty?

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Natural disasters and famines

• Internal rebellions and corruption

• Invasion by the Romans

Which of the following was a significant achievement in science during the Han Dynasty?

• The discovery of the Terracotta Army

• The invention of the water clock

• The development of acupuncture

• Both B and C

The Han Dynasty saw the first use of what in military technology?

• Gunpowder

• Crossbows

• Iron swords

• Chariots