7.02 Chinese Buddhism INCOMPLETE

How did Wendi reunify China?

• Establishing a strong central government

• Standardizing money

• Building the Great Wall

• Exploring new trade routes

How did Wendi's unification efforts impact the North and the South?

• Strengthened the divide between the North and the South

• Had no effect on the relationship between the North and the South

• Led to increased tensions between the North and the South

• Helped link the North and the South

Why did peasants begin to find it hard to make a living?

• Due to increased taxes imposed by the government

• Because of a decrease in crop yields

• As a result of frequent natural disasters affecting their crops

• Because of a shortage of available land for farming

What happened to China after the fall of the Han Dynasty?

• It remained united under a new dynasty

• It became fragmented

• It expanded its territory

• It formed alliances with neighboring countries

Which type of rulers governed China for centuries?

• All-powerful dynasties

• Democratic governments

• Military juntas

• Religious councils

What event led to the end of the Han Dynasty?

• Famine and disease outbreaks

• Foreign invasion

• Rebellious factions gaining power

• Natural disasters

How did Wendi's actions help goods, ideas, and religious beliefs spread more quickly?

• By building more roads and bridges

• By establishing a common currency

• By promoting cultural exchange and trade

• By enforcing strict trade regulations

Who supported Buddhist scholars, contributing to the growth of Buddhism in China?

• Confucius

• Wendi

• Genghis Khan

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

How did Buddhism impact impoverished individuals in China?

• Provided relief from suffering

• Increased their wealth

• Encouraged materialism

• Promoted violence

Who supported the practice of Buddhism and had shrines and monasteries built?

• Wendi

• Confucius

• Genghis Khan

• Joan of Arc