Han dynasty

Who began the Han dynasty?

• Empress Lü

• Liu Bang

• Emperor Wudi

• Shi Huangdi

What did Han emperors do to improve the lives of their people compared to the Qin dynasty?

• Forced workers to labor for years on building projects

• Required harsher punishments for crimes

• Increased taxes

• Lowered taxes and ended harsh laws

What philosophy did the Han rulers replace Legalism with?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Marxism

• Daoism

How did Empress Lü maintain power after her husband's death?

• By becoming the official emperor

• By leaving the throne vacant

• By ruling in her young son's name

• By leading the army

What record did Emperor Wudi set during his reign?

• He expanded the empire's boundaries to its largest size

• He ruled for the shortest period

• His reign lasted 54 years, a record for over 1,800 years

• He introduced Confucianism

What was the population size of some cities under the Han dynasty?

• Up to 1 million people

• Up to 500,000 people

• Up to 250,000 people

• Up to 100,000 people

What did most peasants live on during the Han dynasty?

• Imported goods

• Dairy products

• Rice, wheat, and vegetables

• Fish and meat