Han Dynasty

What philosophy heavily influenced the Han Dynasty government and emphasized moral values, respect for authority, and social order?

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

What was the focus of the state schools established during the Han Dynasty?

• Military training

• Trade and commerce

• Confucian teachings and moral values

• Agricultural techniques

How did the Han Dynasty government aim to strengthen family life?

• By implementing policies and laws that emphasized filial piety

• By discouraging marriage and family values

• By reducing the power of the bureaucracy

• By promoting individualism over family bonds

What was the class structure of the Han Dynasty society?

• The emperor and his family, the aristocracy, the gentry, and the common people

• Merchants, peasants, artisans, and soldiers

• Nobles, priests, warriors, and serfs

• Kings, lords, knights, and peasants

What was one of the obstacles commoners faced in becoming part of the gentry during the Han Dynasty?

• Lack of military service

• Education requirements and difficult exams

• Requirement to own land

• Need to be born into a gentry family

What did the Han Dynasty invent that is still used for medical purposes today?

• The sundial

• Acupuncture

• The seismograph

• The fu style calligraphy

What was the purpose of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty?

• To solidify the class structure

• To promote Confucian teachings

• To facilitate the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures

• To create a daily life and scheduling system

Which invention of the Han Dynasty was used for detecting and recording earthquakes?

• The sundial

• Acupuncture

• The seismograph

• The fu style calligraphy

What was the Han Dynasty's calligraphy, particularly the fu style, known for?

• Its role in trade and cultural exchange

• Its bold and expressive strokes

• Its ability to tell time

• Its use in medical purposes