Which of these statements best describes the Han dynasty?(1 point)

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The Han dynastic cycle was short-lived and wedged between two more powerful dynasties.
The Han dynastic cycle was short-lived and wedged between two more powerful dynasties.

Han rulers restored Confucian scholars to high positions in the government.
Han rulers restored Confucian scholars to high positions in the government.

Han rulers replaced Legalist philosophy with Confucian ideals.
Han rulers replaced Legalist philosophy with Confucian ideals.

Shi Huangdi ruled as the first Han emperor.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the Han dynasty is:

Han rulers restored Confucian scholars to high positions in the government.

This statement reflects a significant aspect of the Han dynasty, which is well-known for promoting Confucianism as a guiding philosophy in governance. The other options contain inaccuracies about the dynasty. For example, Shi Huangdi was actually the first emperor of the Qin dynasty, not the Han dynasty.