Qin and Han Dynasties Overview

The podcast explores the Qin and Han Dynasties, focusing on their policies, achievements, and impacts on Chinese history. The Qin Dynasty, known for its legalism and construction projects like the Great Wall, was short-lived but influential. The Han Dynasty replaced the Qin, reforming unpopular policies while retaining effective systems like bureaucracy and meritocracy. The Han era saw significant innovations and the start of Silk Road trade, leaving a lasting legacy.

What was the official ideology of the Qin Dynasty?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

Which major construction project began during the Qin Dynasty?

• The Grand Canal

• The Forbidden City

• The Great Wall of China

• The Terracotta Army

What was one of the reasons for the Qin Dynasty's unpopularity?

• Weak military

• Lack of trade

• Harsh punishments

• High taxes

Which dynasty replaced the Qin Dynasty?

• Han Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

What philosophy did the Han Dynasty return to after the Qin?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

What concept did the Han Dynasty emphasize as central to society?

• Individualism

• Military strength

• Family

• Trade

What system did the Han retain from the Qin to choose officials?

• Feudalism

• Meritocracy

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

Which invention is NOT attributed to the Han Dynasty?

• Printing

• Seismograph

• Compass

• Gunpowder

What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

• Trade

• Cultural exchange

• Religious pilgrimage

• Military expansion

Which city was the starting point of the Silk Road in China?

• Guangzhou

• Beijing

• Xian

• Shanghai