The Period of the Warring States

How did the Qin emperor plan to unify China?

• By following the Confucian philosophy

• By allowing the nobles to retain their power

• By taking direct control of China’s provinces and appointing the governors

• By promoting free trade and diplomacy with neighboring states

What philosophy did Qin accept to change China?

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

What happened to the Confucian scholars under Qin's rule?

• They were promoted to high positions

• They were given autonomy to teach

• They were respected and honored

• They were executed or punished for their opposition

What was the role of censors in Qin's government?

• To collect taxes from the people

• To make sure government workers did their work

• To lead the army

• To construct buildings

What did Qin create to unify the empire?

• A new language

• A set of laws

• A currency

• A school system

What was the purpose of the canal built during Qin's rule?

• To provide water for agriculture

• To transport supplies to soldiers in distant territories

• To connect two palaces

• To serve as a moat for the emperor's tomb

What was the main reason Qin united the different parts of China into one empire?

• To establish a new currency system

• To keep the empire safe from invasion

• To promote trade with neighboring countries

• To collect more taxes from the people

What did the Qin do to improve defenses against the Xiongnu?

• They trained a large cavalry force

• They signed a peace treaty with the Xiongnu

• They constructed separate walls in the north

• They joined and strengthened the existing walls

What led to the downfall of the Qin dynasty?

• A natural disaster that weakened the empire

• The invasion by the Xiongnu

• The death of Qin Shi Huang and subsequent revolts

• Economic collapse due to overspending

How long did the Han dynasty rule China?

• More than 100 years

• More than 200 years

• More than 300 years

• More than 400 years