Which of the following best explains how the Zhou and Qin Dynasties impacted China?(1 point)
Responses
The Zhou Dynasty created a large bureaucracy, while the Qin Dynasty used Confucian principles of government.
The Zhou Dynasty created a large bureaucracy, while the Qin Dynasty used Confucian principles of government.
Both dynasties contributed to a trend toward centralized government and the creation of infrastructure.
Both dynasties contributed to a trend toward centralized government and the creation of infrastructure.
The Zhou Dynasty created a precedent for decentralized rule, while the Qin Dynasty destroyed much of the infrastructure built by the Zhou.
The Zhou Dynasty created a precedent for decentralized rule, while the Qin Dynasty destroyed much of the infrastructure built by the Zhou.
Neither dynasty had a long-term impact on Chinese history.
Both dynasties contributed to a trend toward centralized government and the creation of infrastructure.
Which of the following was a precedent set by the Zhou Dynasty that became a long-term tradition in Chinese governments?(1 point)
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building a ceramic army to protect the emperor after his death
building a ceramic army to protect the emperor after his death
using oracle bones to predict the future
using oracle bones to predict the future
fortifying the Great Wall of China to protect from invaders
fortifying the Great Wall of China to protect from invaders
using the Mandate of Heaven to justify authority
using the Mandate of Heaven to justify authority
Which of the following options best describes how science and math advanced during the Han Dynasty?(1 point)
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Science and math were primarily concerned with problems in farming and taxation, and so advances were primarily in astronomy and geometry.
Science and math were primarily concerned with problems in farming and taxation, and so advances were primarily in astronomy and geometry.
Most advances in science and math were focused on the problem of travel, and therefore led to new techniques for calculating travel speed and distance.
Most advances in science and math were focused on the problem of travel, and therefore led to new techniques for calculating travel speed and distance.
Because of the activities of Confucian scholars, most advances came in the fields of biology and medicine.
Because of the activities of Confucian scholars, most advances came in the fields of biology and medicine.
Science and math did not see advances during the Han Dynasty, which was a period marked by chaos between warring states.
Science and math were primarily concerned with problems in farming and taxation, and so advances were primarily in astronomy and geometry.
Which of the following was a technology originally developed during the Han Dynasty?(1 point)
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paper for record keeping
paper for record keeping
compasses floating in water for navigation
compasses floating in water for navigation
gunpowder used for warfare
gunpowder used for warfare
woodblock printing for reproduction of texts
woodblock printing for reproduction of texts
paper for record keeping
Which option best evaluates the impact of Han Wudi’s policies on the economy of China?(1 point)
Responses
Han Wudi restricted the amount of trade coming into China, to protect China’s culture from influence by the Xiongnu.
Han Wudi restricted the amount of trade coming into China, to protect China’s culture from influence by the Xiongnu.
Han Wudi’s policies promoted private enterprise in grain, iron, and salt production through tax incentives.
Han Wudi’s policies promoted private enterprise in grain, iron, and salt production through tax incentives.
Han Wudi’s policies and infrastructure brought industries under government control and increased trade with other regions.
Han Wudi’s policies and infrastructure brought industries under government control and increased trade with other regions.
Han Wudi focused on the creation of Confucian government in China and did not put in place any economic policies.