Qin and Han Dynasty

Make inferences why did Shi Huangdi's armies destroy city walls and take weapons from people they conquered?

• To create alliances with neighboring regions

• To establish trade routes

• To build new cities

• To prevent future uprisings and rebellions

How did the Qin emperor Shi Huangdi unify and control China in the 200s BC?

• He created districts and counties that were governed by appointed officials.

• He gave land to China's nobles so that they would be loyal to him.

• He dissolved the army so that it could not be used against him by his enemies.

• He established the Silk Road to get goods from far away.

Identify which Chinese philosophy encouraged strict laws and severe punishments to keep order?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

Identify what factors led to the growth of trade during the Han dynasty?

• Construction of the Great Wall of China

• Establishment of the Silk Road, introduction of paper money, development of a standardized coinage system, and promotion of maritime trade through the South China Sea.

• Introduction of the printing press

• Expansion of the Roman Empire

Draw conclusions why do you think there were silk garments in China?

• Silk garments were primarily worn for practical reasons rather than luxury

• Silk production originated in China, making it more accessible and affordable. Silk was considered a luxurious and high-quality fabric.

• Silk garments were introduced to China by European traders

• Silk garments were popular in China due to their affordability and availability in other regions

Which feature of China's physical geography did not separate its early people from the rest of the world?

• the Gobi

• the Huang-He

• the Pacific Ocean

• the Tibetan Plateau

What is a difference between the Qin dynasty and the Han dynasty?

• Han emperors wanted to rule more fairly.

• Qin rulers wanted to rule more fairly.

• Qin dynasty expanded the borders.

• Han rulers changed the Qin dynasty system of government.

Who was Han Gaozu?

• farmer-turned gneral that overthrew Qin dynasty.

• Confucius

• The leader of the Qin dynasty in 206 BC.

• Follower of Buddha

Who did the Han rulers base their thouhgts on government?

• Han Gaozu

• Shihuangdi

• Buddha

• Confucius

What scientific advancement during the Han Dynasty significantly contributed to agriculture?

• The invention of the plow

• The development of crop rotation

• The creation of the seed drill

• The introduction of chemical fertilizers