Question

3. What were some of the changes that occurred in China during the reign of Wudi?

Answer 1

He made Confucianism the state religion and expanded central authority for the Han dynasty.

Answer 2

Emperor Wudi's reign is characterized by territorial expansion, activist government, and intellectual creativity. His government pursued a strong forward policy in regard to border affairs and the development of overland trade to Central Asia on the Silk Road. How did Emperor Wudi finance his expansion campaigns?