Author Question: Han Emperor Wu sent Zhang Qian in 139 B.C.E. as an envoy to negotiate with the Yuezhi, to convince ... (Read 58 times)

ETearle · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

Han Emperor Wu sent Zhang Qian in 139 B.C.E. as an envoy to negotiate with the Yuezhi, to convince them to

a. Form an alliance against the Xiongnu.
b. Dam up the Yellow River.
c. Increase trade in Chinese silk.
d. Surrender to Han authority.
e. Join an expeditionary force to control Silk Road traffic.

Question 2

The major concept in Zoroastrianism is that

a. the world is constantly threatened by the spirit force of evil, which tempts man with rewards of wealth and power.
b. the correct donations to Ahura Mazda will guarantee one's passage into the land of light.
c. each human has the ability to shape his world by choosing between good and evil.
d. there is no conflict between good and evil.
e. fire altars guarantee an afterlife in the light.