Study Questions Chinese Empires
What are three things the Shi Huangdi accomplished?
1.) He standardized coins weights and measures, written language, transportation. 2.) United China 3.) Began building of the great wall. 4.) outlawed the teachings of confucius
What was the Silk Road?
A network of trade routes that crossed Asia.
What is legalism?
A system of harsh laws that state that they are necessary to create order.
What are three inventions of the Han during the Han dynasty?
Acupuncture, Seismometer, Wheelbarrow, Music Center, Paper, Calligraphy.
How was transportation standardized under the Qin?
All axles on carts were the same width.
Name the art accomplishments of the Han.
Art: statues, calligraphy, beautiful tombs, garden designs, music schools, lacquerware, murals, poetry
How was Buddhism introduced to China?
Buddhist missionaries traveled the silk road with their message.
What type of government did the Qin government have?
Centralized government
Who made up 90% of Han society?
Farmers
What did he do to books if he felt they were against his rule?
He burned them.
What actions did Shi Huangdi take in order to control Chinese thought?
He censored speech, he burned books, executed anyone who didn't think the same way he did, and outlawed confucianism
Why did Shi Huangdi change his name?
He didn't think king sheng was powerful enough.
How did Shi Huangdi deal with people who opposed him?
He killed them.
What was the main interest of the Chinese emperor Wudi?
He wanted to improve chinese society
What did Confucius believe?
If respect and morals based on confucius were practiced at home then the whole society would do the same thing and this would create order.
Why would people be punished with slavery?
If they did something wrong or their family was in debt
What type of government did the Han society have?
Imperial bureaucracy
Which advance during the Han dynasty was important for farming?
Iron plow
What was the significance of the Silk Road? Where did it lead?
It made it easier to trade with other places. It lead to central Asia.
What was it originally?
King zheng
What was a "glowing" art form during the Han dynasty?
Lacquerware
Name the medical accomplishments of the Han.
Medicine: Acupuncture, herbal medicines
Which group received very little respect during the Han dynasty?
Merchants
What did the Han gain from Zhang Qian's journey?
Relations and cultural exchange with central Asia.
Which industries were state monopolies under the Han?
Salt and iron mining industries.
Name the science/technology accomplishments of the Han.
Science/technology: seismometer, iron tools, wheelbarrow, paper, silk road, solar calendar,
Who was the first emperor of China?
Shi Huangdi (first emperor)
How is silk made?
Silkworms spin the thread.
What type of army is Shi Huangdi known for?
Terracotta army.
What was the center of Chinese society?
The Family
How did Han government differ from the Qin government?
The Han government encouraged learning.
What are three facts about the Han civil service?
The civil service was very large.The test was based on confucius teachings.The civil service officials were very powerful and important.
How did the physical geography around China affect its civilization?
The geography created boundaries which isolated china.
Why did the influence of Confucianism grow during the Han dynasty?
The han rulers wanted to bring back respect for tradition.
How did Han rulers bring back respect for tradition during the Han dynasty?
They encouraged the people to follow the traditions.
What are some of the things China got in exchange for silk?
They got grapes, sesame seeds, onions, ostrich, elephants, lions, horses
What was the purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep nomads from attacking.
Which invention of the Han was called "the wooden ox"?
Wheelbarrow
Which emperor expanded Chinese rule to its peak during the Han dynasty?
Wudi G
Who was able to get a job in the Han government by taking a civil service test?
anyone
