Creating an Empire
What title did Prince Zheng take when he unified China?
First Emperor of Qin
The Emperor of Qin aimed to unify China. He began to
___________________ cultural practices that differed from location to location.
Standardize
What was the name of the wall that protected China from invaders?
Great Wall
Which type of scholars were against the harsh rule of the Emperor?
Confucian Scholars
True or False: The Emperor did not reach immortality and died in 210 B.C.E.
True; He failed at finding a magic potion for immortality
What was the primary philosophy that influenced the Emperor of Qin?
Legalism
Why did the Emperor standardize weights and measures?
To make trading easier
Was the Great Wall effective in stopping invaders?
Yes, it was successful in stopping invaders.
What did the Emperor's advisor suggest happen to Confucian scholars?
They should be censored so no one can learn about Confucianism.
What discovery was made in 1974 C.E.?
The Emperor of Qin's tomb
How did the Emperor of Qin maintain control over his territory?
Harshness (Executed or Exiled Traitors)
True or False: Laws were often confusing and rarely implemented.
False; Laws were very strict and detailed
What caused difficult working conditions for men working on the Great Wall?
Weather; Cold winters and hot summers
What happened to Confucian texts during the period of oppostion?
They were burned; Book burnings
What type of objects were found in the Emperor's tomb?
Terracotta army, tools, precious jewels, and rare objects
He divided his vast territory into 36 districts
How did the Emperor of Qin simplify the writing system?
He removed many of the written characters that were in use across China.
True or False: The Great Wall has always been one long wall
False; It was made by connecting smaller walls
What happened to Confucian scholars who criticized the Emperor?
They were executed (killed)
What happened after the Emperor's death?
Rebellions broke out, conquered people revolted
What was the main purpose of the Emperor’s military conquests?
To conquer the rival states; take over land
True or False: Officials were punished if the grain in storehouses spoiled, or if a wall constructed under their supervision collapsed.
TRUE
What type of people worked on the Great Wall?
Men who were peasants, soldiers, and other exiled people
What type of books escaped book burnings? List at least 2 types.
Which dynasty takes over after the Qin dynasty?
Han dynasty