Chapter 10: Lesson 3
Chapter 17: Lesson 1
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What new dynasty came to power in 202 B.C?
WHAT IS...
The Han Dynasty
100
Who was the only woman in Chinese history to rule an empire on her own?
WHAT IS...
Empress Wu
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200
What religion spread across the Silk Road from China to India?
WHAT IS...
Buddhism
200
What did the emperor Taizong do?
He brought back the system of civil service examinations that select government officials based on ability rather than family connections.
300
How did Qin want to strengthen and unify China?
In order for Qin to unify and strengthen China, he took direct control of provinces around China.
300
What is the Grand Canal and what is its purpose?
The Grand Canal was Yangdi's most ambitious project. It is a system of waterways that connect China's two great rivers, the Huang He and the Chang Jiang. It made it easier to ship rice and other products between northern and southern China.
400
What caused the Qin dynasty to end?
Aristocrats and farmers rebelled against the cruel Qin jurisdiction.
400
Why did the Sui Dynasty end?
Because the emperor Yangdi forced farmers to work on the Great Wall and the Grand Canal, he forced the people to pay higher taxes to support these projects, and even for his luxurious way of life. This made the farmers angry, leading to them revolting and killing Yangdi.
500
Why did the early people settle in the Huang He Valley?
Archaeologists state that the rich soil convinced people to settle and farm the land. The river was also helpful for travel and trade.
500
Why did the Tang officials fear the growth of Buddhist influence?
Because of the many donations that the Buddhist temples received, many Chinese believed that they had become too wealthy. The Tang officials also believed that the religion was an enemy of Confucian traditions, and even destroyed many of the Buddhist monasteries and temples.
