Check for Understanding – Qin Dynasty 1 1. Shi Huangdi made great efforts to __________ China by establish a common language, money system, and building canals and roads. a. Unite b. Divide c. Conquer d. Destroy 2. Which is one way that Huangdi gained support? a. He rose to become friends with the wealthy b. He gained wealth quickly c. He gave up his personal money d. He took money from the rich and gave it to the poor 3. Before Emperor Shi Huangdi introduced aristocracy, China had a ________ government. a. Democratic b. Oligarchic c. Feudalist d. Polyarchic 4. Huangdi believed in _________________ which supports absolute obedience to a ruler. a. Judaism b. Confucianism c. Legalism d. Theism 5. When a new city was conquered, the soldiers would __________ a. Teach their empire’s culture to the citizens b. Burn the churches as a sign of power c. Tear down the walls and remove weapons d. Welcome to citizens to the powerful Qin Dynasty culture 6. True or False: There were no military requirements under the Qin Dynasty. a. True b. False 7. True or False: Emperor Shi Huangdi was a large promoter of the teachings of Confucius. a. True b. False 8. True or False: The Qin Dynasty believed in harsh adherence to rules. a. True b. False
ANSWER KEY 1. Shi Huangdi made great efforts to __________ China by establish a common language, money system, and building canals and roads. a. Unite b. Divide c. Conquer d. Destroy 2. Which is one way that Huangdi gained support? a. He rose to become friends with the wealthy b. He gained wealth quickly c. He gave up his personal money d. He took money from the rich and gave it to the poor 3. Before Emperor Shi Huangdi introduced aristocracy, China had a ________ government. a. Democratic b. Oligarchic c. Feudalist d. Polyarchic 4. Huangdi believed in _________________ which supports absolute obedience to a ruler. a. Judaism b. Confucianism c. Legalism d. Theism 5. When a new city was conquered, the soldiers would __________ a. Teach their empire’s culture to the citizens b. Burn the churches as a sign of power c. Tear down the walls and remove weapons d. Welcome to citizens to the powerful Qin Dynasty culture 6. True or False: There were no military requirements under the Qin Dynasty. a. True b. False 7. True or False: Emperor Shi Huangdi was a large promoter of the teachings of Confucius. a. True b. False 8. True or False: The Qin Dynasty believed in harsh adherence to rules. a. True b. False