Although the Chinese Empire was divided into 200 prefectures, headed by magistrates and other officials, all government officials were ultimately bound by the
a. word of the emperor.
b. decisions made by the courts.
c. power of the grand councilor.
d. directives of the central government.
e. vote of the magistrates, taken in special sessions.
Question 2
By 1100, ____ provided the best source of power for grinding grain.
a. water mills
b. rotary oxen pulls
c. small, wood-burning, steam-powered devices
d. water pumps
e. windmills