WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was not a Han achievement?
A
Seismograph
B
The Great Wall
C
Accupuncture
D
Sundial
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Great Wall of the Han Dynasty was mostly built by 121 BC, in order to defend against harassment from the Xiongnu (the Mongol Empire of the time), consolidate frontiers, and protect trade relationships with countries in West Asia. The Han Dynasty extended the Great Wall west in the Gansu/Hexi Corridor.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Great Wall of the Han Dynasty was the longest: 10, 000 kilometers. It was built on top of the remains of the Qin Great Wall and extended westward via what is now known as the Hexi (West of the Huanghe River) Corridor to Lop Nur in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Great Wall of China is without a doubt one of mankind’s greatest achievements. This series of ancient walls and fortifications spans an incredible 13, 000 miles of Chinese land along the northern border.

Detailed explanation-4: -Establishment of Silk Road. Invention of Paper. Social reforms through law. First seismoscope of the world was invented during Han Dynasty. Patronized art and literature which made a great progress. Improvements to ship designs and in map making. 31-Oct-2018

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