*The many languages and customs in the empire
*Invasions by barbarians from the north and south
*Rebellions
100
What religion did the Han dynasty adopt that made them a more peaceful civilization?
Confucianism.
100
Which group was NOT respected in the Han dynasty? (*Do not include the slaves)
Merchants
100
This is a network of trade routes that crossed Asia, connecting Chinal to central and southwest Asia.
The Silk Road
100
The banning of words or ideas
Censor or censorship
200
When the Qin defeated their last enemy and unified China, what did King Zheng call himself?
Shi Huangdi
200
How were officials for the Han civil service chosen before the test was invented?
They were based on the recommendations of officials.
200
What was the invention called that allowed the Chinese people to make beautiful writing?
Calligraphy
200
What was the most luxurious good traded on the Silk Road?
Silk
200
This is a tool that locates directions.
Compass
300
What benefit did having one type, or standardized, currency bring to China?
The ability to easily trade anywhere in the empire.
300
How did the Han emperors prevent local noblemen from becoming too powerful?
They created a strong central government.
300
The Han craft that required the sap of a special tree and many hours of work was known as what?
Lacquer
300
The Silk Road contributed to the greatness of the Han dynasty by providing a route for both ________ and ______.
trade and ideas.
300
A system of government employees mainly selected for their skills and knowledge.
Civil service
400
Name a method Shi Huangdi used to try to control the thoughts of his people.
*Banned ideas he found dangerous or offensive.
*Banned debate about government
*Not allowed to praise past rulers
*Could not criticize Shi Huangdi
*Burned books that did not support his policies.
400
Who founded the Han dynasty?
Liu Bang
400
What were the two reasons that people in the Han dynasty became slaves?
They committed a crime or they had a debt (owed a lot of money)
400
What religion came in through the Silk Road?
Buddhism
400
This is the belief that strong laws and punishments are the key to social order.