Qin's Conquest of China
Why was Qin's army so successful?
Superior technology, tactics, and trained soldiers.
What was the dynasty he established called?
The Qin Dynasty
What elixir was Qin searching for?
One to make him immortal
What massive project did he commission to protect him in the afterlife?
The Terracotta Warrior Army
How big was Qin's army?
1 million+ soldiers
Which standardization measures did Qin implement?
Writing system, currency, weights and measurements
What rivers did Qin connect with Lingqu Canal?
The Yangtze and Pearl rivers
Rivers of what are said to be flowing in Qin's tomb?
Mercury
What year did Qin Shi Huang Di unify China?
221 B.C.E.
What huge building project did he start that was finished way after Qin's death?
The Great Wall of China
Why did Qin not feel safe in the Imperial Palace?
The many asassination attempts against him and the mercury poisoning made him more paranoid
What part of Qin's Tomb has not been opened yet?
The pyramid, which is Qin's final resting place