Topic 5: The Han Dynasty

2. Who was the founder and first emperor of the Han Dynasty?

• a. Liu Bang

• b. Kublai Khan

• c. Xiang Yu

• d. Zheng Heng

• e. Mao Tse Tung

3. What was the organization that was founded under the Han Dynasty which ran the Chinese government for over 2000 years?

• a. Feudal system

• b. Civil service

• c. Democracy

• d. Communal Representation

• e. Hierarchical Republic

4. What famous trade route was established during the Han Dynasty?

• a. The Indian Spice Route

• b. The East-West Trail

• c. The Middle Passage

• d. The Lapis Lazuli Route

• e. The Silk Road

5. What important invention allowed the Han government to stay organized and keep detailed records?

• a. Compass

• b. Paper

• c. Ink

• d. The quill pen

• e. Acupuncture

6. This group of people became rich during the Han Dynasty, however they were not respected and were forced to wear white clothes and pay high taxes.

• a. Farmers

• b. Soldiers

• c. Monks

• d. Merchants

• e. Artists

8. What major religion first arrived in China during the Han Dynasty?

• a. Taoism

• b. Christianity

• c. Buddhism

• d. Confucianism

• e. Islam

10. What dynasty came before the Han Dynasty?

• a. Qin

• b. Tang

• c. Yuan

• d. Ming

• e. Song

How did Han emperors rule their vast empire?

• They made all decisions personally to avoid having to share power.

• They used a large, complex bureaucracy to run the government.

• They shared control with local governments run by their male relatives.

• They divided the duties of government between themselves and their wives.

How did the Han dynasty select its government officials?

• Candidates had to belong to one of the highest-ranking families.

• Candidates had to pay a large bribe to the hiring officials.

• Candidates had to pass a difficult civil service exam.

• Candidates had to be related to the emperor.

Which invention helped Han farmers move much heavier loads than they could carry?

• iron plow

• wheelbarrow

• chain pump

• horse cart