5.6 Han Society and Achievements

Han society was bound together by the imperial bureaucracy and

• harsh laws.

• Confucian values.

• strict punishments.

• a vast spy network.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

In Han China, the majority of people made their living as

• farmers.

• merchants.

• scholar officials.

• artisans.

Under the Han, the salt and iron industries were

• privately owned.

• dominated by foreign merchants.

• run as state monopolies.

• allowed to fall into ruin.

Which of these would be an example of lacquerware?

• a painted box with a protective coating

• a scroll covered in calligraphy

• a carefully designed garden

• a bronze sculpture

Which invention of the Han was called the “wooden ox”?

• paper

• seismometer

• compass

• wheelbarrow

Why were merchants not respected in Han China?

• Merchants were not respected due to Confucian values that prioritized contributions to society

• Merchants were respected for their role in cultural exchanges.
• Merchants were seen as essential for the economy and trade.
• Merchants were highly regarded for their wealth and influence.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What evidence is there that merchants were not respected in Han China?

• Merchants were not allowed to wear fine clothes or own land.

• Merchants were considered essential for the economy and held high social status.
• Merchants enjoyed tax exemptions and were free from restrictions.
• Merchants were highly respected and often consulted by the government.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Why did Han Wudi take control of the iron and salt industries?

• To promote private ownership of resources.
• To encourage foreign investment in local industries.
• To reduce government influence in the economy.
• To increase state revenue to fund military campaigns and control essential resources.

What is the purpose of a seismometer?

• The purpose of a seismometer is to detect and record seismic/earthquake activity.

• To analyze ocean currents.
• To predict weather patterns.
• To measure atmospheric pressure changes.

What is the purpose of acupuncture?

• To relieve stress through meditation
• The purpose of acupuncture is to promote healing and balance in the body.
• To enhance physical strength and endurance
• To diagnose diseases through blood tests