The Han Dynasty

How did Buddhism come to China? Select all that are correct.

• They found it.

• They learned about it from India.

• It was created by Liu Bang.

• They learned about it on the Silk Road.

How did Han government differ from the Qin government?

• The Han revived Confucian learning suppressed by the Qin.

• The Han imposed harsher laws than the Qin.

• The Han created a more centralized government than the Qin.

• The Han encouraged trade less than the Qin.

What did the Han gain from Zhang Qian’s journey?

• A stronger relations with kingdoms in Central Asia

• B the secret of raising silkworms and making silk

• C new territories in southern China

• D knowledge of the writings of Confucius

What did the Han Dynasty do to prevent officials from organizing against the emperor?

• Ruled them with fear

• Placed limits on their powers

• Instituted harsh punishments for uprisings

• Gave them all the power they wanted

What was one major achievement of Emperor Wudi?

• He founded the Han dynasty.

• He expanded China to the north and south.

• He united China under a Legalist government.

• He built the Great Wall of China.

What role did Confucianism play in the civil service?

• Only nobles were allowed to apply for the civil service.

• Exams were based on the ideas of Confucius.

• Civil service exams were open to both men and women.

• Only Confucian priests were allowed to enter the civil service.

What major religion was spread throughout the Silk Road and became very popular in China?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Catholicism

• Taoism

Who founded the Han Dynasty?

• Liu Bang

• Confucius

• Joe Biden

• Han Solo

How long did the Han rule China?

• 18 months

• 1,000 years

• about 400 years

• They are still ruling

The Han was known for growing the civil service to over 130,000 officials, where officials were appointed to their positions.

• False

• True