Who established the first unified Chinese empire?

• Liu Bang

• Confucius

• Qin Shi Huang

• Wu Zetian

Which philosophical system did Qin Shi Huang adopt for governing China?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Which dynasty is credited with the invention of paper?

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

Which trade network flourished under the Han Dynasty?

• Bamboo Pathway

• Iron Route

• Silk Road

• Warrior Trail

What ideology shaped the Han Dynasty’s administrative policies?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

For approximately how many years did the Han Dynasty govern?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 400 years

What did Qin Shi Huang ban to prevent people from holding opposing viewpoints?

• Agricultural implements

• Confucian texts and books

• Road construction

• Chinese script

Why is the Qin Dynasty not regarded as a genuine golden age?

• It had excessive trade networks

• It governed through intimidation and censorship

• It was overly tranquil

• It endured for more than 400 years

How did the fairness of Qin and Han legal systems compare?

• Qin laws were just due to their severity

• Han laws promoted respect rather than fear

• Both enforced identical penalties

• Qin and Han laws were equally equitable

How did the Silk Road contribute to China’s economic prosperity?

• It facilitated the Great Wall’s construction

• It enabled trade of goods like silk with foreign nations

• It restricted agriculture and raised taxes

• It served solely military purposes