The Influence of China in the Classical Era

Which policy did Liu Bang not implement during his rule as the first emperor of the Han dynasty from 202-195 BCE?

• He abolished the severe laws of the Qin dynasty.

• He lowered the tax burden on the people.

• He focused on stimulating economic growth.

• He centralized the minting of currency and seized noble lands.

What is the primary focus of Sima Qian's Records of the Grand Historian?

• Providing an extensive history of China spanning nearly 2500 years.

• Documenting the rise and fall of the Nam Viet from the Qin Dynasty to modern Vietnam.

• Describing the construction of major Japanese cities like Osaka and Kyoto.

• Highlighting the brief yet significant Sui Dynasty period.

What measures did the Han Dynasty implement to dominate and manage commerce and industry?

• It established state monopolies on salt mining and iron production.

• It imposed substantial taxes on silk manufacturers, leading to government acquisition of the mills.

• Silk production was restricted to using government-approved dyes.

• It controlled the paper manufacturing industry through a state monopoly.

What were the key reasons behind the downfall of the Han Dynasty, resulting in the Age of Division?

• Power struggles involving the court eunuchs.

• Massive peasant revolts.

• Internal infighting by the suppressive armies.

• Political instability because of weak child emperors.

• All of the above are reasons for why the Han Dynasty fell.

What is the native religion of Japan, introduced in 538, that centers around the worship of the sun-goddess and her shrine located near the coast?

• Zen Buddhism

• Shinto

• Pure Land Buddhism

• Hinduism

During which dynasty was poetry considered the pinnacle of literary achievement?

• Song Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What were the key factors that contributed to the flourishing of intellectual culture during the Han Dynasty?

• The development of a standardized script facilitated literacy.

• The invention of paper improved the efficiency of writing materials.

• The introduction of movable type printing democratized access to literature.

• Literary works were composed in the common spoken language.

What was one of the significant impacts of the Silk Road on Asian culture?

• It facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas, including the spread of religions like Buddhism.

• It led to the division of the Han dynasty into two separate entities.

• It resulted in the construction of Cave Temples to educate people about various religious sects.

• It enabled countries like Japan and Egypt to adopt a common currency and language.

What were the main reasons for the decline of the Sui Dynasty, which was succeeded by the Tang Dynasty in 618?

• Excessive demands on the population due to large-scale construction projects.

• Frequent attacks from neighboring states like Vietnam, Korea, and the Turks.

• Persistent internal divisions during the Age of Division.

• Religious conflicts between Buddhism and the rise of Hinduism.

What technological advancements helped Han China farmers improve their agricultural output?

• Farmers were exempt from taxes on all agricultural products, allowing them to reinvest in their farms.

• The introduction of plantation slavery of conquered Korean and Vietnamese peoples caused an increase in the number of laborers.

• Farmers were granted exclusive rights to trade their produce in local markets.

• The transition from bronze to iron tools, which farmers purchased, enhanced farming efficiency.