WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did the people of China need to do to become government workers during the Han Dynasty?
A
give large amounts of money to the king
B
pray for many days to the ancestors
C
pass a test on the teachings of Confucius
D
work as a slave for 4 years
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Han [HAHN] dynasty succeeded the Qin in 206 BCE and ruled for more than 400 years, until 220 CE. The harsher policies of Shihuangdi were replaced, and Confucianism was introduced as the basis of government actions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Confucius believed that the rulers had the responsibilities to? What policy did the Han Dynasty implement as a result to Confucius’s teachings? Civil service exam-Government workers had to pass this in order to work. Which medical practice was developed in China during the Han period?

Detailed explanation-3: -Confucianism was a philosophy of how to live your life – so it would affect every aspect of people’s lives during the Han Empire. Example: Confucian teachings such as respect (filial piety), generosity, truthfulness, diligence, industriousness, benevolence, and kindness guided how you should live your life.

Detailed explanation-4: -Though tainted by deadly dramas within the royal court, it is also known for its promotion of Confucianism as the state religion and opening the Silk Road trade route to Europe, permanently altering the course of Chinese history. Han Dynasty art and inventions like paper still influence the world today.

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