Question

Which of the following explains why Shi Huangdi ordered the construction of a massive road system built throughout ancient China? (4 points)
a
it provided a way for his armies, as well as merchants and diplomats, to travel efficiently and quickly from the capital
b
it provided a way for his army to escape westward in the event of a Korean invasion of the North China Plain
c
it provided a way for only the royal family to travel safely from city to city in ancient China
d
it provided a way for foreign traders to enter the Chinese territory to bring much needed goods

Answer 1

Shi Huangdi wanted his country to be well connected in order of it to function more properly, everything to be done quicker and more efficiently. He decided that a massive road system should be built in ancient China in order for the people, goods, ideas, technology, military can move freely and much quickly.

Answer 2

Answer:

Correct answer = (b)

☞It provided a way for his army to escape westward in the event of a Korean invasion of the North China Plain.