Economy
What was the main occupation in the Qin Dynasty’s economy?
Farming/Agriculture
What philosophy did Qin Shi Huangdi follow that influenced government?
Legalism
Which river was near the Qin capital Xianyang?
Wei River
What major wall did Qin Shi Huangdi begin building to protect the empire?
The Great Wall of China
Who was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty?
Qin Shi Huangdi
What bronze coin did Qin Shi Huangdi introduce to unify currency?
Legalism believed that people were naturally what?
Selfish or evil
What natural features protected the Qin state and helped trade?
Mountains and rivers
Name one canal built to help farming in the Qin Dynasty.
Zhengguo canal/Lingqu canal
What year did the Qin Dynasty end?
206 BCE
How did the Yangtze River help Qin farmers grow crops?
Provided fertile soil and water for crops
What was the purpose of strict laws under Legalism?
To control people and keep order
Why did Qin Shi Huangdi build parts of the Great Wall in the north?
To protect against invasions like the xiongnu tribes.
How did roads help the Qin Empire?
Improved travel and trade across the empire
What caused the fall of the Qin Dynasty after Qin Shi Huangdi’s death?
Weak leadership and rebellions
What method did Qin Shi Huangdi encourage to increase farmland?
Land reclamation and farming new lands
Besides Legalism, name one other belief or religion that influenced China later.
Confucianism or Daoism
Was the Qin Dynasty located in the north, east, south, or west?
West
Besides the Great Wall, name one other public work Qin Shi Huangdi is famous for building.
Roads or canals
What exam did Qin Shi Huangdi use to select government officials?
Civil service exam
Why was standardizing currency important for the Qin economy?
It made trade easier and unified the economy
What are the 3 key principles of legalism
Fa (which means laws should be clearly written and strictly enforced), Shu (which involves techniques to manage people and keep officials accountable), and Shi (which is all about using the power of the ruler to maintain order).
How did the surrounding mountains influence the Qin state’s relations with neighbors?
The mountains acted as natural barriers that kept enemies away and helped protect the Qin state.
Which river did the Zhengguo canal bring water from?
The Jing river
What was the name of the alchemist who claimed he could find the elixir of life and led failed expeditions to the mythical islands during Qin Shi Huangdi’s reign?
Xu Fu