AP World: Ch 3

What did Confucius advocate for in terms of political power?

• Rule by a diverse group of people.

• Rule by a highly educated, exclusively male elite.

• Rule by the common people.

• Rule by military leaders.

What dynasty is known for establishing the first centralized Chinese empire in 221 B.C.E.?

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

Who was the first emperor of China, known for completing the Great Wall?

• Liu Bang

• Shi Huangdi

• Wudi

• Confucius

Which dynasty succeeded the Qin dynasty and ruled for the next 400 years?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

Who was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty?

• Liu Bang

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Han Wudi

• Sun Tzu

What was one of the main purposes of the Great Wall of China?

• To serve as a trade route

• To protect against barbarian invasions

• To mark the boundary of the empire

• To serve as a royal residence

What was found in the tomb of the first Chinese emperor, Shi Huangdi?

• Hundreds of clay warriors with different facial features

• Gold and silver artifacts

• Ancient scrolls and manuscripts

• A large collection of jade jewelry

What was a direct cause of the fall of the Qin dynasty?

• The emperor's obsession with monumental building projects

• Invasion by foreign armies

• A severe drought

• Economic collapse

What was a key feature of the Han dynasty's government?

• Emphasis on Confucian philosophy

• Complete rejection of Confucianism

• Focus on military expansion only

• Isolation from other cultures

What was the Qin dynasty's approach to governance?

• Stressed central authority

• Promoted local autonomy

• Focused on cultural expansion

• Encouraged democratic practices