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Multiple choice the empires of mongol, mali, china and japan medieval world: centres of power the classical world history

Which of the following was NOT a reason that led to the decline of the Roman Republic?

  1. Mass support for military generals rather than for the Republic

  2. An increase in wealth and opportunities for the plebians

  3. Expansionist policies that mainly benefitted the aristocracy

  4. The breakdown of Roman society due to civil wars

  5. Lack of response from the Roman Senate to the problems facing Rome
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The decline of the Roman Republic was characterized by the concentration of wealth, the rise of powerful generals, and the failure of the Senate to address social issues. An increase in wealth for the plebeians was not a cause of the decline.

Multiple choice the empires of mongol, mali, china and japan medieval world: centres of power the classical world history

All of the following were responsibilities of government during the Han Dynasty EXCEPT:

  1. Increasing literacy and education among Chinese males

  2. Control of important industries such as iron and salt production

  3. Promotion of Confucian values

  4. Continued focus on gender equality in China

  5. Collecting of taxes to ensure societal stability
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Multiple choice the empires of mongol, mali, china and japan medieval world: centres of power the classical world history

Which of the following is a major difference between the social structure of Han China and that of Classical India?

  1. The Han dynasty believed that all citizens should strive for upward social mobility while India only stressed mobility for the poor

  2. In India, social mobility was based on education while in China, social mobility was based on wealth

  3. In China, women were considered to be high on the social status ladder while in India, all women were at the bottom

  4. The social hierarchy in India was completeLY eliminated during the Classical era while Classical China retained its social hierarchy

  5. In Indian society, higher social status was awarded to merchants than in China
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Han China utilized the civil service examination system, which theoretically allowed for upward social mobility based on merit and education. In contrast, Classical India's caste system was rigid and largely prohibited social mobility between castes.

Multiple choice the empires of mongol, mali, china and japan medieval world: centres of power the classical world history

Why is the development of the scholar-gentry system a significant development during the Han Dynasty?

  1. For one of the first times, it created a government based on merit, not birth

  2. It excluded the emperor from any, and all, decision making in China

  3. It promted a break from the practice of filial piety

  4. It created a political system that was considered worse than previous systems

  5. It ended the belief in the Mandate of Heaven
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The scholar-gentry system allowed individuals to gain government positions through education and examinations. This shifted the basis of power from hereditary aristocracy to meritocratic achievement.

Multiple choice the empires of mongol, mali, china and japan medieval world: centres of power the classical world history

Early leaders of the Han Dynasty reformed legalism by _______________.

  1. Making it more severe

  2. Only subjecting upper classes to legalist punishments

  3. Completely eliminating it from all Chinese culture

  4. Blending it with Confucianism to ensure social order

  5. Restoring it to its original form practiced during the Qin Dynasty
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Multiple choice the empires of mongol, mali, china and japan medieval world: centres of power the classical world history

Which of the following is a similarity between the Qin and Han Dynasties?

  1. Both dynasties believed in harsh, strict control of the people

  2. Both dynasties felt that outside influences could benefit China

  3. Both dynasties worked tirelessly to keep China unified and stable

  4. Both dynasties refused to follow the principles of the Mandate of Heaven

  5. Both dynasties encouraged education as a way to strengthen the empire
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Both the Qin and Han dynasties were characterized by strong, centralized imperial control. They both invested heavily in infrastructure and administrative systems to maintain the unity and stability of the Chinese state.

Multiple choice the empires of mongol, mali, china and japan medieval world: centres of power the classical world history

A key difference between the Qin Dynasty and the Han Dynasty was ___________________.

  1. the Qin Dynasty was more centralized than the Han Dynasty

  2. the Han Dynasty was more concerned about state security than was the Qin Dynasty

  3. the Han Dynasty promoted education more so than the Qin Dynasty

  4. the Qin Dynasty believed more in female equality than did the Han Dynasty

  5. the Qin Dynasty lasted longer than the Han Dynasty
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The Qin Dynasty was notoriously centralized and authoritarian, relying on strict Legalism to control the population. The Han Dynasty, while still centralized, adopted a more moderate approach by integrating Confucianism and allowing for more regional administrative flexibility.