Traditions and Encounters, 2/e

Jerry H. Bentley, University of Hawai'i
Herbert F. Ziegler, University of Hawai'i

THE UNIFICATION OF CHINA

Study Questions


1		What are the fundamental ideas and values of Confucianism? Make sure to include the concepts of ren, li, and xiao in your answer.



2		How does Daoism contrast with Confucianism?



3		What were the fundamental principles of Legalism, and how does it differ from Confucianism and Daoism?



4		Why does your book call Qin Shihuangdi "one of the most important figures in Chinese history"?



5		How did the early Han contribute to the unification of China?



6		Discuss the role of the Xiongnu in the history of China during the Han.



7		What were the most significant technological developments during this period of Chinese history?



8		How did the issue of uneven distribution of wealth contribute to the collapse of the Han?



9		How did the educational system develop in China during this period?



10		What was the role of the family in classical China?

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