Qin
Many historians think that Qin was a wise ruler. Name something he did that supports their thinking.
- Wall for protection
- Fair punishment
- Standardized money/writing
- Broke large area into smaller districts
You broke one of Qin's laws. Spin the wheel of punishment to decide your fate.
- exiled (off the team)
- work on the wall (off the team)
- pay Qin (-500)
- pay Qin (-100)
What did Qin do with any Confucian text/literature?
Destroyed them
What was Qin Shi Huangdi before he became emperor?
Prince
True or False:
Most of the workers on the Great Wall did so voluntarily for payment.
False - they were forced
True or False:
Under Qin's rules, rich and poor would be punished equally for breaking the law.
True
Name two adjectives that would describe Qin Shi Huangdi.
Cruel, strong, mean, strict, etc.
What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?
To keep out invaders
Why did Qin punish the Confucian Scholars?
The scholars disagreed with his style of government.
How did many people respond to Qin's death?
Revolt/rebellion/civil war
You accompanied Qin on a mission to find the immortality potion. On your journey, you find a mysterious potion. He asks you to try the potion first. What do you do?
If you try the potion: The potion was poison, but Qin appreciated your loyalty. He sends 500 points to your family (lose one team member but gain 500 points)
If you refuse the potion: How dare you disobey Qin. He sends you to work on the wall and takes the money you have on you. (lose one team member and lose all of your points.)
Which Chinese teaching most influenced Qin Shi Huangdi’s style of rule?
Legalism
What was the most impressive/interesting thing found in Qin's tomb?
Terra-cotta army
Many people were sent to work on the Great Wall but not all of them returned. What was one cause of death for many of the wall workers?
Harsh weather/conditions
Which group most likely had the best life under the Emperor of Qin’s rule?
A. artists B. scholars C. peasants D. merchants
D. Merchants
These four words all relate to one of Qin's achievements. What achievement was it?
• Laws • Money • Weights and measures • Writing
Standarization