How Was the Qin Government Strong?(Question)

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Read pages 172-176, ch.6, sec.3. As you are reading, notice that the headings in the textbook align with the outline below. After each heading you will see a line for you to change the heading into a question. After you have read each section, answer the question in the lines provided. On the additional lines, record any important information that you read, including any new vocabulary.

The Qin Dynasty

The Qin Emperor's Strong Government

How was the Qin government strong?(question)

They defeated other armies, and united the country under one government.

Shi Huangdi Takes the Throne

What philosophy did Shi Huangdi follow?(question)

He was a follower of legalism. If you didn’t believe or violated his policies there were harsh consequences. After conquering a city, soldiers took all the weapons and destroyed the city.

The Qin Dynasty

How long did the Qin Dynasty last?(question)

The Qin Dynasty lasted 15 years.

China under the Qin

What was the effect on China during the Qin Dynasty?(question)

The government claimed power and took land away from the lords/nobles. They forced commoners to work on building projects that were dangerous. China was divided into districts led by governors to enforce the tax system.

A Unified China

How was China unified? (question)

New policies and achievements unified China under Shi Huangdi.

Qin Policies

What are some examples of Qin’s policies? (question)

All the people needed to do things the same way. The currency and the writing system were all the same throughout China. Trade was easier because everything was standardized.

Qin Achievements

What are some of the Qin achievements? (question)

Roads were built. There was an irrigation system for water. The Great Wall of China (4000 miles long) was built to stop invasions.

The Fall of the Qin

What caused the decline of the Qin Dynasty?

Shi Huangdi died in 210 BCE. Rebels claimed to have the Mandate from Heaven to replace the emperor. The Qin capital was attacked and burned. There was no central government, so a civil war erupted.