Han Dynasty China Quiz

Match the following achievements with their descriptions.

• Introduction of Buddhism

• It introduced Buddhism to China

• Imposition of a single language

• It imposed a single language across China

• Establishment of shared Chinese culture

• It established a sense of shared Chinese culture for the first time

• Elimination of regional differences

• It eliminated all regional differences

How does the Han dynasty compare chronologically to the Roman Empire?

• It preceded the Roman Empire
• It coincided with the Roman Republic and Empire
• It came after the fall of the Roman Empire
• There is no chronological relationship

What philosophical approach did the Han dynasty use to govern?

• Pure Legalism
• Pure Confucianism
• A blend of Legalism and Confucianism
• Taoism

What was the significance of the Qin dynasty in relation to the Han?

• It was a rival dynasty
• It established the imperial system that the Han adopted
• It overthrew the Han
• It had no relation to the Han

Who were the Xiongnu?

• The founders of the Han dynasty
• A confederation of pastoral people seen as a threat
• Chinese philosophers
• Han dynasty generals

What was the duration of the Han dynasty?

• About 100 years
• About 200 years
• About 300 years
• Nearly 400 years

The capital city during the Western Han period was (a)   ?

• Luoyang
• Beijing
• Xian
• Chang'an

Who was the founder of the Han dynasty?

• Qin Shi Huangdi
• Emperor Wudi
• Emperor Gaozu
• Wang Mang

What was the original name of Emperor Gaozu?

• Liu Bang
• Han Gaozu
• Qin Shi
• Wang Mang

What was the primary philosophy adopted by the Qin dynasty?

• Confucianism
• Taoism
• Buddhism
• Legalism