World Cultures Chapter 6 Section 4

Who was Liu Bang?

• A wealthy merchant

• A peasant who became emperor

• A Confucian scholar

• A military general

How did Liu Bang's rule differ from the Qin Dynasty?

• He increased taxes

• He made punishments more severe

• He eliminated educated officials

• He lowered taxes and reduced punishment severity

What changes did Emperor Wudi make to strengthen central government?

• He gave more power to local lords

• He decreased taxes and gave away grain

• He took land from lords and raised taxes

• He eliminated the government completely

What became the official philosophy during Wudi's reign?

• Legalism

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

What was required to become a government official?

• Pass a test and receive a recommendation

• Be born into the royal family

• Pay a large sum of money

• Serve in the military

Why were merchants considered the lowest class?

• They were uneducated

• They only bought and sold what others made

• They were poor

• They couldn't read or write

What percentage of people in the Han Dynasty were peasants?

• 50%

• 75%

• 80%

• 90%

According to Confucian teachings, what was considered a crime?

• Working for merchants

• Disobeying one's parents

• Learning to read

• Trading with foreigners

Who held absolute power in a Han Dynasty family?

• The mother

• The eldest son

• The father

• The grandfather

Why were sons valued more than daughters in Han society?

• They were better workers

• They could become scholars

• They carried on the family name and cared for elderly parents

• They could join the military