U4C3 Imperial China

How did Shi Huangdi rise to power?

• By making peace with other states

• By defeating all the other states

• By building the Great Wall

• By uniting with the Xiongnu

What changes did Shi Huangdi make to unite his empire?

• He built more schools and standardized LEAP tests

• He standardized money, written language, the calendar, and measurement systems

• He created new religions including Legalism and Confucianism

• He conquered Greece and Rome

What does the philosophy of Legalism state?

• Humans are naturally good and need freedom

• Humans are wicked and must be controlled through strict laws and harsh punishments

• Humans should live in harmony with nature

• Humans should follow their own desires

Why did Shi Huangdi send his son far away?

• Because his son wanted to explore new lands

• Because his son challenged his cruel ruling methods

• Because his son was sick

• Because his son wanted to study abroad

Why did Shi Huangdi build the Great Wall?

• To keep the Xiongnu, nomadic warriors, out of China

• To mark the boundary of his empire

• To create jobs for his people

• To improve trade routes

How many soldiers and workers did Shi Huangdi send to the northern border?

• 100,000 soldiers and workers

• 500,000 soldiers and workers

• 300,000 soldiers and workers

• 50,000 soldiers and workers

Which of Shi Huangdi’s actions shows he became very afraid of dying?

• He ordered sea voyagers to search for a magic potion for immortality.

• He built a large palace to live forever.

• He asked for a map of the stars.

• He planted a garden of eternal flowers.

What purpose did the terra-cotta warriors in Shi Huangdi’s tomb serve?

• They were meant to protect the emperor from grave robbers and spirits.

• They were used to decorate the emperor's garden.

• They were gifts for visiting kings.

• They were toys for the emperor's children.

How was the Han approach to ruling different from Shi Huangdi’s approach?

• The Han were gentler and shifted from Legalism to Confucianism.

• The Han were stricter and used more force.

• The Han ignored Confucianism completely.

• The Han followed the same rules as Shi Huangdi.

What did Confucianism emphasize?

• Confucianism emphasized family as the foundation of society.

• Confucianism focused on building wealth.

• Confucianism encouraged isolation from others.

• Confucianism promoted military strength.