Qin Dynasty

What was the focus of Legalism as a form of government in the Qin Dynasty?

• Tradition and cultural preservation

• Greater efficiency and less tradition

• Military expansion only

• Artistic expression

What did Emperor Shi Huangti do to implement Legalism across his country?

• He increased the power of the aristocracy

• He freed farmers from serfdom and reduced the power of the aristocracy

• He promoted education for all

• He abolished all laws

What was the consequence for people in the Qin Empire who did not follow the rules according to Legalism?

• They were rewarded by the state

• They were ignored by the state

• Others were required to report them and they could be executed or banished

• They were given a second chance to comply

What projects were highly rewarded during Shi Huangti's rule?

• Artistic projects

• Projects that increased ease of trade and travel, such as the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canal

• Projects that promoted individual wealth

• Projects that supported foreign diplomacy

What was Shi Huangti's policy towards education and literature?

• He encouraged free thought and education

• He had books burned and scholars executed to prevent questioning of his rule

• He established many new schools

• He translated all educational materials to foreign languages

What did Legalism help to create in the Qin Dynasty?

• A weak and disorganized army

• A superior army and a disciplined bureaucracy

• A focus on individual rights and freedoms

• A trade-based economy

What became the standard for the Chinese government and is still maintained in some form today?

• The aristocratic model

• The bureaucratic model established during the Qin Dynasty

• The policy of burning books

• The practice of serfdom

What marvelous ancient artwork did the Qin Dynasty leave behind?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Forbidden City

• The Terracotta Army in Xi'an

• The Grand Canal

What does the Terracotta Army reflect about the Chinese emperor?

• His military strategies

• His undending desire to be immortal

• His love for art

• His diplomatic skills

Which of the following was not started by the Qin Dynasty but was continued under Shi Huangti?

• The Terracotta Army

• The Great Wall of China

• The Grand Canal

• The roads linking the cities of China