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|  |  What are the fundamental ideas and values of Confucianism? Make sure to include the concepts of ren, li, and xiao in your answer. |
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|  |  How does Daoism contrast with Confucianism? |
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|  |  What were the fundamental principles of Legalism, and how does it differ from Confucianism and Daoism? |
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|  |  Why does your book call Qin Shihuangdi “one of the most important figures in Chinese history”? |
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|  |  How did the early Han contribute to the unification of China? |
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|  |  Discuss the role of the Xiongnu in the history of China during the Han. |
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|  |  What were the most significant technological developments during this period of Chinese history? |
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|  |  How did the issue of uneven distribution of wealth contribute to the collapse of the Han? |
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|  |  How did the educational system develop in China during this period? |
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|  |  What was the role of the family in classical China? |
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