How did the governing philosophy of the Han Dynasty differ from that of the preceding Qin Dynasty?

The Han adopted Confucian principles, replacing the Qin's harsh laws.

The Han gave complete power to local warlords, unlike the centralized Qin.

The Han abolished all laws, whereas the Qin had a complex legal code.

The Han based their entire government on military rank, a system the Qin rejected.

The Han Dynasty's civil service system was a significant departure from previous practices because it selected officials based on what criteria?

Their family's wealth and social status

Their performance on exams covering Confucian principles

Their demonstrated loyalty to military commanders

Their hereditary right to govern

To ensure the government was run by skilled and capable individuals

To rapidly expand the size of the military

To give more political power to wealthy merchants

To strictly enforce the harsh legal codes of the Qin