WH Lesson 4 Unit 5
Why was the Han Considered a golden age of Chinese civilization
Because of the advances in science medicine technology and the arts
How did Shi Haungdi impose allegiance to a central government
By replacing feudal states with military districts run by loyal officials
Which of these advances did Han scientists make
Created more accurate calendars - invented the compass
Which of the following circumstances contributed to the decline of the Han Dynasty
Destruction caused by natural disasters - internal peasant revolts - attack by powerful warlords
In what ways did the Han civil service system create a valuable legacy for future governments?
Government jobs were assigned according to merit measured by performance on exams - air established a long-lasting civil service system founded on strong Cunfuncian values
How did legalism help Shy haungdi centralize Han power?
It emphasized that the strength of a ruler rather than his goodness was most important - Jt asserted that people are greedy, and only tough laws and punishments can maintain order
Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India
Missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia
How did causes of the Han decline exemplify the Chinese idea of the dynastic cycle?
The aging dynasty could no longer maintain roads and canals - natural disasters indicated the dynasty had lost heavens favor
Why did Buddhism's four Noble truth and eightfold path most likely appeal to so many people
They promised a way for people to and worldly suffering
Why was the silk road and important part of Chinese history
it promoted the exchange of Western and Chinese goods and ideas