Question

Which option best evaluates the impact of Han Wudi's policies on the economy of China? (1 point)
Han Wudi's policies and infrastructure brought industries under government control and increased trade with other regions.
Han Wudi's policies promoted private enterprise in grain, iron, and salt production through tax incentives.
Han Wudi restricted the amount of trade coming into China, to protect China's culture from influence by the Xiongnu.
Han Wudi focused on the creation of Confucian government in China and did not put in place any economic policies.

Answer 1

Han Wudi's policies and infrastructure brought industries under government control and increased trade with other regions.

He instituted state monopolies (notably salt and iron), controlled grain distribution, funded roads/canals and military expansion (Zhang Qian’s missions) that opened up contacts along the Silk Road, all of which strengthened government control over the economy and expanded foreign trade.