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Drag each definition to the ancient Chinese philosophy that it defines.

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Legalism

Mandate of Heaven

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To match the definitions to their corresponding ancient Chinese philosophies:

  1. Legalism - A philosophy that emphasizes strict adherence to laws and harsh punishment for those who violate them, advocating for a strong central authority to maintain order.

  2. Mandate of Heaven - A political and religious doctrine used to justify the rule of the emperor; it suggests that the emperor's authority comes from divine approval, and that legitimate rulers maintain the mandate as long as they govern justly and wisely.

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How were the Qin Empire and the Han dynasty similar and different?

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Both the Qin and Han were ruled by a powerful emperor, but the Qin believed in the Mandate of Heaven, whereas the Han believed in legalism.

Both the Qin and Han were ruled by a powerful emperor, but the Qin believed in the Mandate of Heaven, whereas the Han believed in legalism.

Both the Qin and Han used the Silk Road for trade, but only the Han experienced significant economic benefits.

Both the Qin and Han used the Silk Road for trade, but only the Han experienced significant economic benefits.

Both the Qin and Han had an economy based on agriculture, but their farming methods and crops were different.

Both the Qin and Han had an economy based on agriculture, but their farming methods and crops were different.

Both the Qin and Han had a strong central government, but the Han used a civil service system and the Qin did not.

To summarize the similarities and differences between the Qin Empire and the Han dynasty based on your responses:

  1. Similarities:

    • Both the Qin and Han had a strong central government.
    • Both the Qin and Han had an economy based on agriculture.
    • Both the Qin and Han used the Silk Road for trade.

  2. Differences:

    • The Han dynasty employed a civil service system, while the Qin did not.
    • The farming methods and crops varied between the two empires.
    • While both engaged in trade along the Silk Road, only the Han dynasty experienced significant economic benefits from it.
    • The Qin believed in Legalism, while the Han dynasty promoted Confucian ideals under the Mandate of Heaven (note that your previous statement about the Qin believing in the Mandate of Heaven is incorrect).

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