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1
Why was iron-making in China so impressive?
They liquefied iron by mixing it with carbon at high temps
All of the Above
They were creating cast iron 500 years before Europe
They produced several tons of cast iron objects a day
2
How did the Yellow Turban revolution impact China?
The Han moved their capital east
the peasant rebels were crushed by Han forces
The Han were significantly weakened
The lives of the peasants greatly improved
3
Who was Xu Shen?
A high ranking general
a Chinese emperor
a Confucian scholar
one of the earliest historians
4
How were Han officials selected for training at a young age?
all children went to school to learn the Confucian basics
Local officials sent some children for training
all children were given examinations
All noble children were brought to Changan
5
Why is Ban Zhao significant?
her writing influenced women in Asia for centuries
She compiled the first dictionary
She was the only female to rise to prominence in Han China
She wrote the first Chinese history
6
What new technologies were created during the Warring states period?
New weapons, including gunpowder
Fireworks and the compass
Furnaces to make cast iron weapons
All of the Above
7
What medical idea was discovered and used by the Han?
Better hygiene will lead to a longer life
Antiseptics were invented
Giving soldiers blood can save them from battle wounds
All of the above
8
Why couldn't Liu Bang immediately centralize his government?
There weren't enough officials to do the work of gov't
He preferred the feudal system
He delegated duties to local rulers rather than rule himself
he promised land to nobles who helped him overthrow the Qin
9
Who instigated the Yellow Turban Rebellion?
missionaries who wanted to spread Buddhism
workers along the Great Wall who resented their conditions
Wang Mang, who wanted stable prices and land for peasants
Daoists who wanted equal rights and land for peasants
10
What is an activist government?
one that seeks to influence the economy
all of the above
one that uses censorship to protect citizens from bad ideas
one that defends citizen's rights
11
Which important network of trade routes connected China with Africa and Europe?
The Via Appia
The Caravan Route
The Eastern Highway
The Silk Road
12
Which way did the Chinese Compass point?
east
north
west
south
13
Which best describes the significance of Confucianism?
It helped shape cultures of China, Japan, and Korea
All of the above
It caused people to honor the past and embrace tradition
It was the official policy of the Han
14
How did the Han maintain their rule over newly conquered regions?
They brutally crushed all revolts
they encouraged settlement by Chinese in those areas
they forced the people living in those areas to move
they built roads connecting the areas
15
What model did the Han use to structure their government?
Greece
The Zhou
Rome
The Qin
16
Which of the following was a scientific advancement in China?
the calculation of the circumference of the Earth
The invention of the zodiac
Calculation of motion of the planets
All of the above
17
How did Ban Zhao gain her position?
she had the former court historian assassinated
she was the most qualified for the job
she got the highest grade on the gov't exam
She inherited it from her brother
18
How were Confucian scholars supposed to help bring balance to the Han government?
by speaking out if they noticed the king making poor choices
by overthrowing the government if the emperor was unethical
by taking the emperor to court if he didn't do his job
by passing laws to protect the people from the government
19
Which best describes the Han rulers?
very "in touch" with thew needs of their people
none of the above
private, ceremonial figures
very visible public figures
20
How did the Ancient Chinese make cast iron?
By leaving iron in furnaces for several days
By shaping iron pieces into shapes with large hammers
By liquefying iron to pour into molds
By picking large pieces of iron into molds and heating it
21
What kind of Chinese Art have archaeologists found in tombs?
Small ceramic figurines
All of the aboves
Jade burial suits
Bronze mirrors
22
Whose primary task was it to make silk?
women
children
slaves
men
23
Which is true of Empress Lu?
Chinese foreign and domestic affairs suffered under her rule
The people rebelled, bringing a tough end to the dynasty
She was very successful in domestic affairs
She was very successful in foreign affairs
24
What kind of objects have been found in Han tombs?
Small figurines of everyday buildings, animals, objects
Jade burial suits
Objects people believed they could use after death
All of the Above
25
Why did the Chinese refrain from building large temples?
All of the above
Confucianism did not approve of large temples
The people were not very religious
There was too much political instability
26
Which best describes the Qin Dynasty?
intellectualism and scholarship were limited
legalist philosophy was used by the government
very strict and harsh
all of the above
27
Which regions was added to China under the Han?
Into Vietnam
To mid-Central Asia
Into Korea
All of the above
28
Which best describes Ban Zhao's opinions about women?
She advocates for educational opportunities for women
She wanted to see more women involved in government
She thought women were too oppressed
She advocated for equal rights for men and women
29
Why are the Five Classics significant?
All of the above
The Han preserved them in stone to preserve them forever
These texts were studies by Confucian Scholars
They include historical, cultural, and religious texts
30
What types of art forms flourished in Han China
Calligraphy
All of the above
Carved Jade
Poems
31
Which of the following refers to silk-making?
Shiji
Changan
Sericulture
Shuown jiezi
32
Why did the landowners rebel against Wang Mang?
He redistributed land to peasants
His expansion campaigns cost too much money
He discouraged scholarship
His policies slowed trade along the Silk Road
33
Why is Xu Shen significant?
He carved the Five classics into stone
He compiled the Shouwen Jiezi
He wrote the Shiji
He monopolized salt and iron industries in China
34
What was Liu Bang's background?
He was from a small fishing village
He was from a middle class, educated family
He came from a noble family
He was from a remote village south of China
35
Which was the first "interpretation" of Chinese History, rather than a list of facts?
The Luoyang
The Five classics
The Shuowen Jiezi
The Shiji
36
Why was Xian forced to give up power?
radical Daoists killed many government officials
Warlords and local governors took control of China
Liu Bang formally established the Han dynasty
Wang Mang and the peasants overthrew him
37
How did officials gain positions in the Han government?
By being an expert in Confucian Philosophy
By passing civil service exams
By qualifying based on merit, not necessarily social rank
All of the Above
38
Why is Wang Mang significant?
He led the Yellow Turban Revolution
He established schools to increase education
He expanded Han territory
He briefly stabilized prices and gave land to peasants
39
Why is emperor Wudi significant?
He expanded the Han dynasty in All directions
He monopolized salt and iron industries in China
All of the above
He made travel along the Silk Road safer
40
Which event marks the beginning of the Eastern Han dynasty?
The Yellow Turban revolution
Wang Mang overthrew the Western Han
Liu bang resigned
Luoyang was made the new capital
41
How did Wudi increase his revenue?
Minted coins and increased taxes
Confiscated land
All of the above
Sold titles and high offices
42
Why is Sima Qian significant
He compiled the Shouwen Jiezi
He wrote the Shiji
He overthrew the Han to expand the rights of peasants
He greatly expanded Han territory
43
What inventions first appeared in Han China
Wheelbarrow
Water mill
seismograph
All of the above
44
Who was Liu Xiu?
he founded many Confucian schools to increase education
He was the original founder of the Han dynasty
he established the Eastern Han at its new capital in Luoyang
He redistributed land to peasants
45
What were some advancements of the Han dynasty?
compass
bellows
all of the above
paper
46
Which is true of Liu Bang?
He helped overthrow Qin Rule
He was born a peasant
He was the first Han emperor
All of the above
47
What were the two chief exports of the Han dynasty?
iron and paper
iron and silk
silk and rice
paper and silk
48
Who invented paper?
Ban Zhao
Xu Shen
Cai Lun
Sima Qian
