Mid Unit Assessment on The Qin Dynasty

Who was Shi Huangdi?

• The first Emperor of China

• A famous Chinese philosopher

• A general in the Han dynasty

• A warrior from the Warring States period

What was one of Shi Huangdi's major achievements?

• Building the Great Wall of China

• Establishing the Silk Road

• Inventing gunpowder

• Creating the first Chinese dictionary

Which dynasty did Shi Huangdi establish?

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

What was the main purpose of the Terracotta Army?

• To act as a tourist attraction

• To showcase artistic talent

• To serve as a military training ground

• To protect Shi Huangdi in the afterlife

What did Shi Huangdi standardise across China?

• Weights and measures

• Languages and dialects

• Religions and beliefs

• Clothing styles

What philosophy influenced Shi Huangdi's rule?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

How did Shi Huangdi maintain control over his empire?

• By using strict laws and harsh punishments

• By encouraging free speech and debate

• By forming alliances with other kingdoms

• By promoting trade and commerce

What was one reason for the fall of the Qin Dynasty after Shi Huangdi's death?

• Shi Huangdi's successors were weak leaders

• Natural disasters weakened the economy

• The dynasty was too large to manage

• Harsh rule led to rebellion

What is the significance of the unification of China under Shi Huangdi?

• It marked the beginning of imperial rule in China

• It ended all wars in China forever

• It established democracy in China

• It led to the invention of paper

Which of the following was NOT a method used by Shi Huangdi to unify China?

• Promoting cultural diversity

• Building roads and canals

• Creating a centralised bureaucracy

• Implementing a uniform currency