Quiz on the Qin and Han Dynasties

What significant event marked the end of the Zhou Dynasty?

• The rise of Confucianism
• The Spring and Autumn period
• The establishment of the Han Dynasty
• The construction of the Great Wall

Who was the first emperor of a unified China?

• Liu Bang
• Qin Er Shi
• Qin Shi Huang
• Emperor Wu

What type of government did Qin Shi Huang establish?

• Democracy
• Autocracy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy

What was one of the main policies of Qin Shi Huang's rule?

• Promotion of Confucianism
• Legalist policies
• Decentralization of power
• Expansion of democracy

What happened to critics of Qin Shi Huang?

• They were rewarded
• They were exiled
• They were jailed or killed
• They were ignored

What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To promote trade
• To keep out northern invaders
• To serve as a tourist attraction
• To connect different regions

What led to the unpopularity of Qin Shi Huang?

• His military conquests
• Forced labor and high taxes
• His promotion of Confucianism
• His diplomatic relations

Who succeeded Qin Shi Huang as emperor?

• Liu Bang
• Emperor Wu
• Qin Er Shi
• Confucius

What was a significant change Liu Bang made after overthrowing the Qin Dynasty?

• Increased taxes
• Promoted Confucianism
• Continued Legalist policies
• Built more walls

What was Emperor Wu known for during the Han Dynasty?

• Establishing the Silk Road
• Creating the Great Wall
• Leading China into a Golden Age
• Implementing Legalism