Question

How did legalism help Shi Huangdi centralize Han power? Select all that apply.
It maintained that only a greedy ruler could set a strong and convincing example for people.
It asserted that people are greedy, and only tough laws and punishments can maintain order.
It declared that man's nature is good and is best governed by a virtuous and fair ruler.
It emphasized that the strength of a ruler rather than his goodness was most important.

Answer 1

The correct options are as follows:  

It asserted that people are greedy, and only tough laws and punishments can maintain order.

It emphasized that the strength of a ruler rather than his goodness was most important.

Explanation:

Qin dynasty was found by Qin Shi Huang and he was known to be the first emperor of unified China.

Han period was considered as Golden Age of Chinese civilization because of the advances in science, medicine, technology, and the arts. Shi Huangdi forced commitment to the central government by replacing feudal states with military districts run and by appointing officials.

Legalism declared that people are covetous, and only tough laws and punishments can make them good and maintain order. It also highlighted that the strength of a ruler is most important rather than his goodness.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. It emphasized that the strength of a ruler rather than his goodness was most important.

D. It asserted that people are greedy, and only tough laws and punishments can maintain order.

Explanation: