Question

6th grade social studies 0160ss 3 6th gr... unit 5 early civilizations of o
5.9 - the han dynasty expands
step 3: quiz: the han dynasty expands
6th grade social studies: 0160ss 3 6th grade socia
step 3: quiz: the han dynasty expands (u
how did han government differ from the qin government?
a. the han revived confucian learning suppressed by the qin.
b. the han imposed harsher laws than the qin.
c. the han created a more centralized government than the qin.
d. the han encouraged trade less than the qin.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Qin Dynasty suppressed Confucianism, and the Han Dynasty revived it (adopted Confucian principles for governance), which is correct.
• Option B: The Qin had harsher laws, not the Han, so this is wrong.
• Option C: The Qin was more centralized; the Han had a more balanced approach, so this is wrong.
• Option D: The Han encouraged trade (e.g., Silk Road), so this is wrong.

Answer:

A. The Han revived Confucian learning suppressed by the Qin.