1. why was the han period considered a golden age of chinese civilization? (1 point) a. because of the establishment of a legalist government b. because of the establishment of the silk road c. because of the advances made in ironworking and farming d. because of advances in science, medicine, technology, and the arts 2. why did buddhism’s four noble truths and eightfold path most likely appeal to so many people? (1 point) a. they promised a way for people to end worldly suyering. b. they oyered believers a way to secure prosperity. c. they encouraged loyalty within the family and other social units. d. they freed the faithful from the need to seek forgiveness for sins. 3. which of the following circumstances contributed to the decline of the han dynasty? select all that apply.(3 points) a. establishment of state religion b. insuyicient tax revenue c. destruction caused by natural disasters d. internal peasant revolts e. attacks by powerful warlords 4. why was the silk road an important part of chinese history? (1 point) a. it allowed farmers to gain new farming technologies. b. it led to increased social divisions as new religions traveled along the silk road. c. it led to the fear that it would be easier for outsiders to invade china. d. it promoted the exchange of western and chinese goods and ideas. 5. how did shi huangdi impose allegiance to a central government? (1 point) a. by establishing trade routes along the silk road b. by replacing feudal states with military districts run by loyal oyicials c. by establishing a civil service system in government d. by appointing confucian scholars to run his administration 6. which of these advances did han scientists make? select all that apply. (2 points) a. created more accurate calendars b. devised the base-20 number system c. developed the concept of zero d. invented the compass 7. which occurrence led to the spread of buddhism beyond india? (1 point) a. the buddha’s teachings were translated into english. b. missionaries and traders spread buddhism to other parts of asia. c. buddhism divided into four sects, reaching more people. d. conquering indian armies spread buddhism throughout asia. 8. how did causes of the han decline exemplify the chinese idea of the dynastic cycle? select all that apply. (2 points) a. the strong emperor distributed land to rebellious peasant leaders. b. the aging dynasty could no longer maintain roads and canals. c. the civil service reorganized to better align with daoist principles. d. natural disasters indicated the dynasty had lost heaven’s favor. 9. in what ways did the han civil service system create a valuable legacy for future governments? select all that apply.(2 points) a. it selected the most intelligent and hardworking men and women to fill important jobs. b. government jobs were assigned according to merit measured by performance on exams. c. members of politically influential or wealthy families were awarded the highest positions. d. it established a long-lasting civil service system founded on strong confucian values. 10. how did legalism shi huangdi centralize han power? select all that apply. (2 points) a. it declared that man’s nature is good and is best governed by a virtuous and fair ruler. b. it emphasized that the strength of a ruler rather than his goodness was most important. c. it maintained that only a greedy ruler could set a strong and convincing example for people. d. it asserted that people are greedy, and only tough laws and punishments can maintain order.

1. The Han period was considered a Golden Age of Chinese civilization because D. because of advances in science, medicine, technology, and the arts. This period is known as the most prosper one that caused the foundation of China as a unified state under a central imperial bureaucracy and led to the great extension of the China lands.

2. Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path most likely appeal to so many people because A. They promised a way for people to end worldly suffering. According to the main characteristics of Buddhism, through the right view, right resolve, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right "samadhi" people can attain nirvana, stop their suffering and get their souls relieved.

3. The circumstances which contributed to the decline of the Han dynasty are:C. destruction caused by natural disasters, D. internal peasant revolts. and E. attacks by powerful warlords. Droughts and famine during the late Eastern Han dynasty posed as the major reason of decline and led to the peasant revolts. Also,local officials had too much power; their acknowledgment of the weak sides of the emperor helped them to manipulate and attack the emperor.

4) The Silk Road is considered an important part of Chinese history because D. It promoted the exchange of Western and Chinese goods and ideas. This ancient network of trade routes stretched through the Asian and European ( from the Korea and Japan to the Mediterranean Sea) countries which led to total success in both imports and exports.
5. Shi Huangdi imposed allegiance to a central government B. by replacing feudal states with military districts run by loyal officials. This decision of him was absolutely sensible as it helped his to show how he appreciates all the members of central government, and, as a result, it strengthened the state apparatus.

6. The advances which Han scientists made are:  A. created more accurate calendars and D. invented the compass. The development of accurate calendar in China was one of the most famous and distinguishing achievements  that took place during the Han dynasty, as well as the invention of compass. The compass was made of lodestone which is a naturally magnetized ore of iron.
7. I am definitely sure that the correct answer is about the occurrence of (B) missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia. It's the most suitable option from given above

8. The ways how the causes of the Han decline exemplify the Chinese idea of the dynastic cycle are shown here: B. The aging dynasty could no longer maintain roads and canals. and D. Natural disasters indicated the dynasty had lost heaven’s favor. According to the Dynastic cycle theory, each dynasty successfully rises to its peak and then gradually declines due to moral corruption. Then it loses the Mandate of Heaven, and falls in order to be replaced by a new dynasty. These characteristics nicely reflects the causes of Han decline.

9. The ways how Han civil service system created a valuable legacy for future governments are: B. Government jobs were assigned according to merit measured by performance on exams. D. It established a long-lasting civil service system founded on strong Confucian values. During Han dynasty, civil service system employed examination that was needed and experienced to choose candidates for the state bureaucracy.

10. The ways how legalism helped Shi Huangdi centralize Han power are: B. It emphasized that the strength of a ruler rather than his goodness was most important. D. It asserted that people are greedy, and only tough laws and punishments can maintain order.The first emperor of China is famous not only for his majesty, but also for his cruelty and coolness. He took legalism as a basis of Chinese official ideology. This term ignored moral issues and was aimed to achieve governmental goals such as security and stability through strictness and focusing on autocracy.