Which statement best describes a command economy?
(1 point)
Responses
Individuals make most economic choices.
Individuals make most economic choices.
Market forces decide most economic questions.
Market forces decide most economic questions.
The government controls most economic activity.
The government controls most economic activity.
Businesses determine most economic outcomes.
The government controls most economic activity.
How were the Qin Empire and the Han dynasty similar and different?
(1 point)
Responses
Both the Qin and Han were ruled by a powerful emperor, but the Qin believed in the Mandate of Heaven, whereas the Han believed in legalism.
Both the Qin and Han were ruled by a powerful emperor, but the Qin believed in the Mandate of Heaven, whereas the Han believed in legalism.
Both the Qin and Han used the Silk Road for trade, but only the Han experienced significant economic benefits.
Both the Qin and Han used the Silk Road for trade, but only the Han experienced significant economic benefits.
Both the Qin and Han had an economy based on agriculture, but their farming methods and crops were different.
Both the Qin and Han had an economy based on agriculture, but their farming methods and crops were different.
Both the Qin and Han had a strong central government, but the Han used a civil service system and the Qin did not.
Both the Qin and Han had a strong central government, but the Han used a civil service system and the Qin did not.
What is a major achievement associated with the Shang dynasty?
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Responses
the development of a writing system
the development of a writing system
the construction of the Great Wall
the construction of the Great Wall
the invention of paper
the invention of paper
the technique
the development of a writing system.
Which statements accurately describe the Silk Road? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
It was created to help protect China from invaders.
It was created to help protect China from invaders.
It was used mainly for trade.
It was used mainly for trade.
It was similar to the Great Wall in both distance and direction.
It was similar to the Great Wall in both distance and direction.
Its route passed through two bodies of water and the Himalaya Mountains.
Its route passed through two bodies of water and the Himalaya Mountains.
It contributed to the spread of Buddhism in ancient China.