Bài 3: Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions
Ancient China
The Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty was one of the great dynasties of Ancient China. Much of Chinese culture was established during the Han dynasty and it is sometimes called the Golden Age of Ancient China. It was an era of peace and prosperity and allowed China to expand to a major world power.
When was the Han Dynasty?
The Han Dynasty ran for over 400 years, from 206 BC to 220 AD. It was the second Imperial dynasty after the Qin Dynasty. It was followed by the Three Kingdoms period.
How did it get started?
The Han Dynasty began with a peasant revolt against the Qin Emperor. It was led by Liu Bang, son of a peasant family. Once the Qin Emperor was killed there was a war for four years between Liu Bang and his rival Xiang Yu. Liu Bang won the war and became emperor. He changed his name to Han Gaozu and established the Han Dynasty.
Civil Service
One of the first things that Emperor Gaozu did was to establish the civil service. He gathered a number of educated men to help him run the empire. Later Han emperors would establish examinations and schools to make sure that only the most intelligent men would run the government. This method of government would run for over 2,000 years.
Major Advances
Liu Bang - Founder of the Han Dynasty by Miuki The period of the Han Dynasty was a time of invention and science. One of the most important inventions was paper. Paper allowed the government to easily keep records and pass on instructions throughout the empire.
Other important inventions include iron casting, crop rotation, and acupuncture as well as advancements in medicine, mathematics, building, agriculture, engineering, and astronomy.
What was life like?
Many people lived in the cities. Life was nice for the rich who lived in big houses that were finely decorated with carpets and art. They wore silk robes and were well educated. Life in the city was difficult for the poor who lived in crowded houses and often went without food.
Life in the countryside was better for the peasants. They had to work hard, but they generally had food and shelter. Taxes were reduced during the Han Dynasty and people who tilled the soil were often respected.
Merchants were generally not respected. However, they were able to become rich, especially with trade improving due to the Silk Road and general peace in the country. Laws were made to make merchants wear white clothes and pay high taxes.
Fun Facts about the Han Dynasty
The biggest products in the Han economy were iron, salt, copper work, and silk.
The Silk Road was established during the Han Dynasty. This trade route from China to Europe was a great source of wealth and luxury items.
Buddhism first came to China during this time.
Social status was very rigid. There were 20 ranks of status and each level had increased privileges. Merchants were ranked low while craftsmen, doctors, and farmers were ranked fairly high.
There was a short period when the Han Dynasty was overthrown by the Xin Dynasty. This lasted from 8 - 22 AD. The time before the Xin is often called the Western Han and the time after the Eastern Han.
The name of the first Han emperor, Gaozu, means "high ancestor." He named his palace Lasting Joy.
1) When did the Han Dynasty rule Ancient China?
2000 BC to 1500 BC
510 BC to 245 BC
206 BC to 220 AD
251 AD to 430 AD
650 AD to 790 AD
2) Who was the founder and first emperor of the Han Dynasty?
Liu Bang
Kublai Khan
Xiang Yu
Zheng Heng
Mao Tse Tung
3) What was the organization that was founded under the Han Dynasty which ran the Chinese government for over 2000 years?
Feudal system
Civil service
Democracy
Communal Representation
Hierarchical Republic
4) What famous trade route was established during the Han Dynasty?
The Indian Spice Route
The East-West Trail
The Middle Passage
The Lapis Lazuli Route
The Silk Road
5) What important invention allowed the Han government to stay organized and keep detailed records?
Compass
Paper
Ink
The quill pen
Acupuncture
6) This group of people became rich during the Han Dynasty, however they were not respected and were forced to wear white clothes and pay high taxes.
Farmers
Soldiers
Monks
Merchants
Artists
7) True or False: The period of the Han Dynasty was a time of war and poverty for most of Ancient China.
TRUE
FALSE
8) What major religion first arrived in China during the Han Dynasty?
Taoism
Christianity
Buddhism
Confucianism
Islam
9) The Hans established many social rankings of respect. Which of the following occupations were considered fairly high ranking jobs?
Doctors
Farmers
Craftsmen
All of the above
None of the above
10) What dynasty came before the Han Dynasty?
Qin
Tang
Yuan
Ming
Song
