Qin and Han Dynasties: Unraveling China's Imperial Legacy

The podcast explores the Qin and Han Dynasties, highlighting the Qin's short but impactful rule with legalism and construction projects like the Great Wall. The Han Dynasty overthrew the Qin, adopting Confucianism and emphasizing family, while retaining some Qin policies like bureaucracy and meritocracy. The Han era saw innovations and the start of Silk Road trade, leaving a lasting legacy on Chinese history.

What was the primary ideology of the Qin Dynasty?

• Legalism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

What major construction project began during the Qin Dynasty?

• The Summer Palace

• The Great Wall of China

• The Forbidden City

• The Grand Canal

How did the Han Dynasty view the policies of the Qin Dynasty?

• They completely rejected them.

• They ignored them entirely.

• They adopted all of them.

• They made changes but retained some successful policies.

Which philosophy did the Han Dynasty return to after the Qin?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

What was the focus of the Han Dynasty's concept of filial piety?

• The Military

• The Family

• The State

• The Emperor

What system did the Han Dynasty retain from the Qin to choose officials?

• Democracy

• Meritocracy

• Hereditary succession

• Aristocracy

What was the purpose of the civil service examination in the Han Dynasty?

• To allocate land

• To determine military ranks

• To select the Emperor

• To choose qualified officials

Which invention is NOT attributed to the Han Dynasty?

• Gunpowder

• Printing

• Paper

• Compass

What was the significance of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty?

• It was a road for local travel only.

• It was a religious pilgrimage path.

• It connected China with Europe and Asia for trade.

• It was a military route.

Which city was the starting point of the Silk Road in China?

• Xi'an

• Shanghai

• Beijing

• Chengdu