Dynasties of Ancient China

What led to the Warring States Period?

• The Zhou's power was threatened and lords declared independence.

• The rise of the Qin dynasty and its military conquests.

• The establishment of the Silk Road trade routes.

• The unification of the Chinese states under a single ruler.

What irrigation system did Yu the Great create?

• A system to control flooding of the Yellow River.

• A network of canals for rice cultivation.

• An underground aqueduct system for desert farming.

• A system of reservoirs for urban water supply.

Who founded the Han Dynasty?

• Liu Bang, also known as Gaozu.

• Cao Cao

• Sun Quan

• Wang Mang

What philosophy influenced Shi Huangdi's government?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

What caused the decline of the Han Dynasty?

• Corrupt leadership, overtaxing, famine, and rebellion.

• Economic prosperity and military expansion.

• Strong leadership and effective governance.

• Cultural flourishing and technological advancements.

Who founded the Xia Dynasty?

• Yu the Great

• Emperor Qin

• Laozi

• Confucius

What did the Han Dynasty do to improve government jobs?

• Created a civil service based on skills and intelligence.

• Increased the number of government positions available.

• Implemented a hereditary system for government jobs.

• Established a military-based recruitment process.

What political philosophy did Wu of Han make official?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

What did Shang rulers use to communicate with ancestors?

• Oracle bones.

• Stone tablets.

• Wooden carvings.

• Silk scrolls.

What did Shi Huangdi standardize in China?

• Laws, currency, and weights and measures

• Roads, writing system, and education

• Laws, currency, weights and measures, roads, and writing system

• Military strategies and alliances