Question

which leader from the han dynasty supported westward exploration and trade routes? emperor qin shi huang emperor han wudi emperor wu zetian emperor gaozu of han

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang was of the Qin Dynasty, not Han, so eliminate.
• Emperor Han Wudi (Liu Che) of the Han Dynasty sent Zhang Qian on expeditions that led to the Silk Road, supporting westward exploration and trade.
• Wu Zetian was from the Tang Dynasty, not Han, so eliminate.
• Emperor Gaozu of Han (Liu Bang) founded the Han Dynasty but focused on establishing the dynasty, not westward trade routes.

Answer:

B. Emperor Han Wudi