Question 1

Examine the reign of Han Wudi.What challenges did he face and how did he overcome them? How has he influenced Chinese history?

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Question 2

The first proclaimed emperor of the unified Chinese state was Qin Shihuangdi.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The dividing line between the Former Han and the Later Han is marked by

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A)  a bloody civil war. 
B)  invasion by the Xiongnu. 
C)  the brief rule of an usurper. 
D)  a brief resurgence of Qin power. 
E)  the appearance of Buddhism in China.

Question 4

What are the fundamental ideas and values of Confucianism? Make sure to include the concepts of ren,li,and xiao in your answer.

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Question 5

How did the early Han contribute to the unification of China?

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Question 6

Examine the Chinese view of action and inaction as expressed in philosophy.Could this view change the world for the better?

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Question 7

Fifteen thousand terra-cotta soldiers were unearthed in the tomb of

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A)  Maodun. 
B)  Wang Mang. 
C)  Xiongnu. 
D)  Liu Bang. 
E)  Qin Shihuangdi.

Question 8

The collection of Confucian sayings and teachings is known as the

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A)  Mencius. 
B)  Memoirs of a Philosopher. 
C)  Analects. 
D)  Reflections on a Quiet Life. 
E)  Reflections on Things at Hand.

Question 9

According to tradition,the founder of Daoism is considered to be

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A)  Xunzi. 
B)  Laozi. 
C)  Zhuangzi. 
D)  Mencius. 
E)  Wudi.

Question 10

Of the following,Qin Shihuangdi's most important contribution to China was

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A)  building the precursor to the Great Wall. 
B)  his elaborate tomb,which tells us much about the Qin religious orientation. 
C)  his appreciation and support of education. 
D)  establishing a precedent for centralized imperial rule. 
E)  his conversion to Buddhism.

Question 11

Wang Mang

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A)  was primarily known for his adherence to Legalist doctrines. 
B)  was famous for creating a new and lasting dynasty. 
C)  stood as the greatest single military threat during the Later Han period. 
D)  was a Daoist term referring to disengagement from the world. 
E)  carried out reforms so revolutionary that he is known as the "socialist emperor."

Question 12

Discuss the role that Qin Shihuangdi played in the unification of China.What were the foundations of his political philosophy?

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Question 13

The Chinese emperor who was notorious for his hatred of Confucianism and for his burning of books was

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A)  Qin Shihuangdi. 
B)  Wudi. 
C)  Liu Bang. 
D)  Wang Mang. 
E)  Jiang.

Question 14

Confucius believed that political and social harmony

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A)  came from a retreat into a quiet life of meditation. 
B)  arose from the proper ordering of human relationships. 
C)  depended on the proper structuring of a strong centralized government. 
D)  was available to human beings if they expressed a deep devotion to the gods. 
E)  could only be imposed by a powerful king.

Question 15

Shang Yang and Han Feizi hoped to control China's subjects

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A)  through religious devotion. 
B)  through ruthless strengthening and expansion of the state. 
C)  by adhering to certain classic Confucian concepts such as ren and li. 
D)  with a well-meaning government designed to bring out the inherent goodness of human beings. 
E)  by building peasant support through democratic reforms.

Question 16

Which one of the following was NOT one of Qin Shihuangdi's policies?

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A)  strong centralized rule 
B)  support of traditional learning 
C)  huge public works projects 
D)  disarming regional military forces 
E)  building protective walls

Question 17

Why does your book call Qin Shihuangdi "one of the most important figures in Chinese history"?

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Question 18

The philosophy of Confucius

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A)  formed a thoroughly practical and secular approach to life. 
B)  called for a strict adherence to the will of the gods. 
C)  addressed abstruse philosophical questions. 
D)  was deeply religious. 
E)  was inspired by the Hindu Upanishads.

Question 19

How did the issue of uneven distribution of wealth contribute to the collapse of the Han?

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Question 20

In an effort to bring about effective governmental control,the Legalists

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A)  relied on the example set by hard-working junzi. 
B)  stressed that the peasants should follow the Daoist doctrine of inaction. 
C)  established the principle of collective responsibility before the law. 
D)  stressed the need for education. 
E)  suggested that each individual Hindu focus on his or her caste duties.

Exam 8: The Unification of China