Question 1

Compare and contrast the policies of the Qin and Han empires.Which was the most successful dynasty and why?

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Question 2

Why was there interest in history during the Han period? How did this study reflect the values of society? What role did Confucian thought have in this development?

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Question 3

Why did Buddhism appeal to the Chinese? Why were some of the Indian practices utilized by many who became involved in the faith? What importance did the collapse of the Han Dynasty have in this movement?

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Question 4

What was the dynastic cycle in China? Why was there a specific mandate from heaven for this political activity? In what manner did the Qin Dynasty fail in the cycle? What were the general reasons for a downward trend in the cycle?

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Question 5

What were the contributions of philosophy to the Han Dynasty? How did philosophy aid in uniting the large empire? What were some of the major controversies of the time?

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Question 6

Discuss the process of unification in China under the first emperor.What reforms did he initiate and what was their impact on China? To what extent did these reforms survive his reign and influence other dynasties?

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Question 7

Analyze the changes in Confucian thought during the Han period.To what extent did the Han embrace earlier Confucian teachings and to what extent did they modify them? To what extent were Han teachings influenced by schools of thought other than Confucianism?

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Question 8

Who were the four major contenders for power in the Han Dynasty and how did each group perceive its particular role in society? What were the most successful ways of gaining and maintaining power?

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Question 9

Since the early third century C.E., the Chinese population has referred to itself as

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The Han people were the majority ethnic group in China and have referred to themselves as such since the early third century C.E. The Mandate of Heaven referred to a belief system in which the legitimacy of Chinese emperors was believed to be granted by divine approval, while the Qinese and Xiongnu are not historically significant terms in Chinese identity.

Question 10

Compare and contrast the first emperors of China and Rome.What were the policies of each emperor and how did each achieve his goals? Which was the most successful? You may need to refer to the previous chapter on Rome to complete your response on this topic.

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Question 11

Select the correct chronological sequence for the following dynasties:

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The Qin dynasty (221-206 BCE) was followed by the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE), which was followed by the Six Dynasties period (220-589 CE). Therefore, the correct chronological sequence is Qin, Han, Six Dynasties. Option A is incorrect because it places the Six Dynasties before the Han dynasty. Option C is incorrect because it places the Qin dynasty after the Six Dynasties period. Option D is incorrect because it places the Six Dynasties before both the Qin and Han dynasties.

Question 12

Why did the Later Han Dynasty succeed where the Former Han had failed? What geographic areas were involved in the new empires? Where was most of the opposition to this control?

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Question 13

Compare and contrast Confucianism and Legalism.What were the primary teachings of each school of thought,and how did each impact various dynasties?

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Question 14

To what extent does the rise and fall of the dynasties in China support the dynastic cycle theory?

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Question 15

After the collapse of the Later Han Dynasty,why did the south prosper with the capital at Nanjing? What factors were important in developing a sound economy and attracting Chinese to the south? What role did religion play in this development?

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Question 16

Discuss the similarities and differences between the Chinese Empires and the Roman Empire.How did geography affect each empire? How did the "philosophical revolutions" affect each empire? What was the role of the military in each political unit?

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Quiz 7: Chinas First Empire and Its Aftermath, 221 B.C.E-589 C.E