What was one result of the Silk Road?(1 point)

Responses

It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.
It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.

It brought new ideas, such as Buddhism, into China.
It brought new ideas, such as Buddhism, into China.

It further isolated the Chinese dynasties.
It further isolated the Chinese dynasties.

It enabled the Shang Dynasty to expand Chinese territory.

It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.

What is one thing the Han emperors did to keep the economy stable? (1 point)

Responses

introduced the first standardized coins
introduced the first standardized coins

refused to allow monopolies in any industries
refused to allow monopolies in any industries

lowered taxes
lowered taxes

stopped merchants from selling goods along the Silk Road

introduced the first standardized coins

Under the Mandate of Heaven concept, who determined the Chinese rulers?(1 point)

Responses

the Way
the Way

the king
the king

the Gods
the Gods

Confucius

the Gods

What was a Zhou Dynasty achievement that actually contributed to their downfall? (1 point)

Responses

Confucianism
Confucianism

wheelbarrow
wheelbarrow

introduction of coins
introduction of coins

iron metalworking

introduction of coins

This type of government created unrest with its harshness.(1 point)

Responses

Confucianism
Confucianism

Mandate of Heaven
Mandate of Heaven

Daoism
Daoism

Legalism

Legalism

Why was it important that civil service positions were not hereditary (passed down in family)?(1 point)

Responses

Government officials needed to be well-qualified for their job
Government officials needed to be well-qualified for their job

Government officials would now not fight with each other over jobs
Government officials would now not fight with each other over jobs

Government officials would now not all know each other
Government officials would now not all know each other

Government officials would now be well-traveled