Part 2 Qin and Han Dynasties Overview

Which major construction project did Shi Huangdi initiate to protect China's northern border?

• The Forbidden City

• The Grand Canal

• The Great Wall

• The Terracotta Army

What was the primary philosophy followed by Shi Huangdi to maintain order in his empire?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

How did Shi Huangdi attempt to unify China economically?

• By establishing a single currency

• By creating a single system of weights and measures

• By building more trade routes

• By reducing taxes

What was one of the reasons for the fall of the Qin dynasty?

• Natural disasters

• Invasion by foreign powers

• Harsh enforcement of strict laws

• Economic collapse

Describe how the Han dynasty's approach to governance differed from that of the Qin dynasty.

• The Han dynasty continued the harsh laws of the Qin.

• The Han dynasty abolished the central government.

• The Han dynasty reversed the Qin's harsh methods but maintained a strong central government.

• The Han dynasty focused solely on military expansion.

What was the significance of the Silk Road during the Han dynasty?

• It was a military route for the Han army.

• It was a network of trade routes connecting China to other regions.

• It was a religious pilgrimage path.

• It was a road for local trade within China.

Explain the role of Confucian values in Han society.

• They promoted military conquest.

• They emphasized family loyalty and respect for elders.

• They encouraged economic competition.

• They focused on technological innovation.

What was one of the scientific achievements of the Han dynasty?

• The invention of the compass

• The development of the printing press

• The creation of a seismograph

• The discovery of electricity

Analyze the impact of the Silk Road on cultural exchange during the Han dynasty.

• It isolated China from other cultures.

• It facilitated the exchange of goods, inventions, and ideas, including Buddhism.

• It led to the decline of Chinese culture.

• It was primarily used for military purposes.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Han dynasty's civil service system.

• It was ineffective and led to corruption.

• It was based on nepotism and favoritism.

• It was effective in selecting skilled and knowledgeable government employees.

• It was only used for military appointments.