Lesson 8 Review 2024–2025

The Han dynasty fell partly because of (a)   and the presence of (b)   officials.

• high taxes
• corrupt
• low taxes
• military success
• foreign
• religious

The Tang dynasty re-established control and brought a period of (a)   to China.

• prosperity
• poverty
• anarchy

Place the following in the correct chronological order.

• Prince Zheng declares himself emperor and establishes the Qin dynasty.

• The Song dynasty reforms the civil service exam system to make it more fair and open.

• The Sui dynasty unifies China.

• Conflicts with warlords and corruption in the bureaucracy contribute to the fall of the Han dynasty.

• The Tang dynasty strengthens the central government and begins a period of prosperity.

For the "Cause" listed below, select the correct "Effect" from the drop-down menu.

Cause: The Han government officials became corrupt.

Effect: ​ (a)  

• People rebelled
• The dynasty strengthened
• Taxes decreased

For the "Cause" listed below, select the correct "Effect" from the drop-down menu.

Cause: The Tang dynasty created a strong central government.

Effect: ​ (a)  

• China prospered
• China was divided
• Farmers lost land

The Tang Dynasty relied on a large​ (a)   to manage the administration of the empire.

• bureaucracy
• military
• merchant class

Civil service exams were based largely on the teachings of (a)   .

• Confucius
• Buddha
• Laozi

Early in the Tang Dynasty, most government positions were held by​ (a)   .

• merchants
• aristocrats
• soldiers
• foreigners

Why were civil service exams an improvement over relying on familial connections and personal recommendations for government positions?

• They limited government jobs to members of the military.

• They ensured officials were chosen based on knowledge and ability.

• They allowed only those from noble families to participate.

• They were easier for everyone to take.

Which of the following changes would make the civil service exams fairer for all social classes?

• Requiring only aristocrats to take the exams.

• Providing free access to study materials and tutors.

• Making all government positions inherited.

• Removing all Confucian teachings from the exams.