Question

1. how did the han differ from the qin?

a. used harsher punishments
b. rejected centralized government
c. combined confucianism with legalism
d. eliminated laws

1. which technology helped agriculture grow?

a. steel plow
b. gunpowder
c. compass
d. printing

1. the han dynasty is considered a \golden age\ because it:

a. was short
b. banned trade
c. promoted stability and innovation
d. controlled fewer lands

1. the han dynasty lasted:

a. less than 50 years
b. over 400 years
c. one decade
d. two centuries

1. both the qin and han dynasties:

a. rejected confucianism
b. used centralized government
c. allowed democracy
d. had weak emperors

1. which dynasty relied more on harsh punishments?

a. han
b. zhou
c. qin
d. tang

Explanation:

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• Option A: Qin used harsher punishments, Han was more lenient, so A is wrong.
• Option B: Both Qin and Han had centralized government, Han didn't reject it, so B is wrong.
• Option C: Han combined Confucianism (moral governance) with Legalism (administrative structure), while Qin relied mainly on Legalism. This is a key difference.
• Option D: Han didn't eliminate laws, so D is wrong.

• Option A: Steel plow improved farming efficiency, aiding agriculture growth.
• Option B: Gunpowder is for warfare, not agriculture.
• Option C: Compass is for navigation, not agriculture.
• Option D: Printing is for literature, not agriculture.

• Option A: Han Dynasty was long - lasting, not short, so A is wrong.
• Option B: Han promoted trade (e.g., Silk Road), didn't ban it, so B is wrong.
• Option C: Han had stable rule, promoted innovations in technology, culture, etc., so it's a golden age for promoting stability and innovation.
• Option D: Han expanded territory, controlled more lands, so D is wrong.

Answer:

C. Combined Confucianism with Legalism

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