5-4 The Unification of China

Who was the first emperor of united China?

• Shang Yang

• Han Feizi

• Confucius

• Shi Huangdi

What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

• to separate warring states

• to keep out nomads to the north

• to standardize Chinese roads

• to make trade and transportation easier

How was transportation standardized under the Qin?

• Roads were the same width.

• Carriages were the same height.

• Everyone paid the same road tax.

• Axles of carriages were the same length.

Which of these phrases BEST summarizes Legalism?

• Harsh laws are needed to keep order in society.

• Moral values are the key to social order.

• Citizens are capable of governing themselves.

• Educating people leads to a strong society.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which phrase best summarizes Qin government?

• It was centralized.

• It upheld Confucian ideals.

• It divided China into rival states.

• It relaxed the harsh laws of the Zhou dynasty.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What ultimately led to the downfall of the Qin?

• Economic prosperity and stability.
• Harsh policies and widespread dissent.
• Strong military conquests.
• Support from neighboring states.

How did Qin improve the economy of China?

• Qin improved the economy by standardizing weights, measures, and currency (coins).

• Qin implemented a barter system instead of currency.
• Qin focused on expanding military power to boost trade because he favored legalist ideas that focused on harsh control.

• Qin improved the economy by increasing taxes on farmers.

How did Qin treat people who criticized the government?

• Qin rewarded critics with positions in the government.
• Qin treated critics of the government harshly, often punishing them severely.
• Qin ignored critics and focused on governance.
• Qin welcomed critics and encouraged open dialogue.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does it mean to censor?

• To censor means to provide unrestricted access to all information.
• To censor means to encourage open discussion.
• To censor means to promote free speech.
• To ban.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How is legalism different from confucianism?

• Legalism promotes individual freedom, while Confucianism enforces strict social roles.
• Confucianism is based on harsh punishments, whereas Legalism values compassion.
• Legalism focuses on education and self-improvement, while Confucianism relies on legal enforcement.
• Legalism is based on strict laws and punishments, whereas Confucianism emphasizes moral values and social harmony.