History Alive! Chapter 23 Quiz

Which of the following statements is true about the Han Empire?

• It reached west into Asia

• it reached east to present-day Korea

• it reached south to present-day Vietnam

• all of the above

A form of government that is structured like a pyramid, with a few people at the top and many at the bottom.

• bureaucracy

• aristocracy

• anarchy

• none of the above

This invention helped farmers move water from low irrigation ditches and canals up to the fields.

• storage tank

• water bucket

• clay water pipes

• chain pump

Which of these men would most likely be hired for the Han bureaucracy?

• one who is a family member

• one who did well on an exam

• one who inherited a lot of money

• one who has social status

What changes made silk production more efficient?

• an invention that wound fibers onto a large reel

• a law that all farmers must weave for one month each year

• a kind of tree that was better for silkworms

• a road on which trade goods could be carried safetly

The art of find handwriting is called ______

• anesthetic

• scrolls

• penmanship

• calligraphy

How long did the Han Dynasty last?

• less than 200 years

• over 400 years

• over 550 years

• over 700 years

How did Han emperors decide who would receive government jobs?

• the people were chosen by social status

• the emperor chose family members

• the people took a civil service exam

• the emperor chose the people himself

Compared with the Qin Dynasty, the Han Dynasty ______

• lasted longer

• was much smaller

• had much worse rulers

• had far fewer inventions

Which of the following inventions helped farmers carry heavy loads?

• chain pump

• kite

• crossbow

• wheelbarrow