Question

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

• A. Both dynasties believed in harsh, strict control of the people
• B. Both dynasties felt that outside influences could benefit China
• C. Both dynasties worked tirelessly to keep China unified and stable
• D. Both dynasties refused to follow the principles of the Mandate of Heaven
• E. Both dynasties encouraged education as a way to strengthen the empire

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both dynasties believed in harsh, strict control of the people

A similarity between the Qin and Han Dynasties is both dynasties believed in harsh, strict control of the people. A key difference between the Qin Dynasty and the Han Dynasty was the Qin Dynasty was more centralized than the Han Dynasty. The Qin follows the legalist proposals for state order and establishes a centralized bureaucracy and a finely detailed law code with specified punishments for each crime. The Han dynasty From 202 BCE to 220 CE follows the short-lived Qin and rules China for 300 years. The Han greatly expands the Chinese empire.