Lesson 8, Sections 1–5 Reading Check

Front

How are the periods of Imperial China divided? Options: by emperor, by foreign rule, by dynasty, by government policy

Back

by dynasty

Front

During the Han dynasty, government officials were chosen based on their ability to pass strict tests.

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ability to pass strict tests.

Front

Who became the first Chinese ruler to claim the title of emperor?

Back

Prince Zheng

Front

A dynasty is a

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line of rulers from the same family.

Front

The Mandate of Heaven permitted Chinese people to overthrow an emperor

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if he was ruling badly.

Front

China’s golden age of expansion and prosperity occurred during which dynasty? Options: Qin dynasty, Han dynasty, Tang dynasty, Song dynasty

Back

Han dynasty

Front

Which event did NOT contribute to the fall of the Han government? Options: corruption in the government, warlords opposing the government, workers forced to labor on public projects, rebellions by scholar-officials

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rebellions by scholar-officials

Front

Before the Han dynasty, emperors generally chose their government officials from one of the groups below. This group was the: meritocracy, scholar-officials, aristocracy, lower class.

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aristocracy.

Front

Which dynasty created the civil service examination?

Back

Han dynasty

Front

What was true about civil service exams during the Tang dynasty?

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The civil service exams often favored aristocrats.