Ancient China Section 2 Quiz

Who called himself "first emperor?

• Liu Bang

• Shi Huangdi

• Lu

• Wudi

Shi Huangdi followed which Chinese philosopy?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Daoism

Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of Shi Huangdi?

• a single writing system

• a government bureaucracy

• canals and irrigation systems

• standardized weights and measurements

Who became known as Empress Lu?

• the last emperor of the Qin dynasty?

• Liu Bang's wife

• a notable bureaucrat of the Han dynasty

• the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history

What was invented during the Han dynasty to show direction?

• sextant

• silk

• wheelbarrow

• compass

Which invention allowed ideas to spread farther and faster than ever?

• paper

• silk

• compass

• wheelbarrow

What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?

The ​purpose of ​ (a)   was to keep ​ (b)   from ​ (c)   China and ​ (d)   them.

• the Great Wall of China
• invaders
• entering
• attacking
• dynasties
• trading
• leaving
• emperors

In what ways were the Han emperors ruled differently from Shi Huangdi?

Groups:

(a) Han emperors

,

(b) Shi Huangdi

• lighter punishments

• Lowered taxes

• Less cruel

• More cruel

• harsher punishments

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• higher taxes