Ancient China: Politics Quizizz

What was the primary role of the king or emperor in ancient China?

• To serve as a religious leader only

• To serve as both the head of government and religion

• To serve as a military general only

• To serve as a merchant leader

Which dynasty is often debated by historians regarding its existence due to lack of written records?

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Xia Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

• A system of laws created by the Qin Dynasty

• A belief that heaven granted the right to rule

• A military strategy used by the Zhou Dynasty

• A religious text from the Shang Dynasty

Explain how the feudal system worked during the Zhou Dynasty.

• Kings ruled all lands directly without any intermediaries.

• Kings divided land among lords who then gave land to farmers in exchange for loyalty and taxes.

• Farmers owned all the land and paid taxes directly to the king.

• Lords ruled independently without any allegiance to the king.

What was the primary reason for the fall of the Qin Dynasty?

• Successful foreign invasions

• Ineffective rulers and continued cruel policies

• Natural disasters

• Economic prosperity

Describe the impact of Legalism on the Qin Dynasty's governance.

• It promoted freedom of speech and democracy.

• It led to strict laws and harsh punishments to control people.

• It encouraged trade and cultural exchange.

• It focused on religious rituals and ceremonies.

Who was the founder of the Han Dynasty?

• Wu of Han

• Liu Bang

• Shi Huangdi

• Yu the Great

How did the Han Dynasty differ from the Qin Dynasty in terms of governance?

• The Han Dynasty continued all Legalist practices.

• The Han Dynasty ended many Legalist practices and lowered taxes.

• The Han Dynasty had no central government.

• The Han Dynasty increased forced labor.

What was the purpose of the civil service exam introduced during the Han Dynasty?

• To select government officials based on skills and intelligence

• To train soldiers for the army

• To teach religious rituals

• To promote trade and commerce

Identify the philosophy that became the official political philosophy of China under Wu of Han.

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism