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January 11, 2017 Qin Dynasty p. 149-151 January 11, 2017 Zhao Zheng (jow jeng) Leader of the Qin (chin) people in western China Strong leader Took over most of China Ended the period of warring states. Unified China and began the Qin Dynasty Changed his name to Shi Huangdi (shur hwahng DEE), which means First Emperor January 11, 2017 Shi Huangdi wanted to strengthen his empire 1. Protection from invading nomads Began largest construction project in Chinese history, Great Wall of China -Farmers and merchants forced to build -Took 10 Years 2. Strong Government Employed farmers building roads Roads = better transportation for army Shi Huangdi jailed or killed all who opposed him Split China into districts run by trusted officials 3. Unified Economy One currency (money) for all of China Common weights and measures 4. Unified Culture Outlawed Confucianism Required people to follow philosophies of Qin scholars Legalism Punished for bad behavior Rewarded for good behavior Serve gov't and emperor Burned all books except medicine, tech, and farming January 11, 2017 What happened next? Shi Huangdi died 4 years of chaos and civil war - Son murdered Shi Hangdi's grandson took power, second (and last) in Qin dynasty He could not hold the empire together, China rebelled Qin dynasty lasted only 15 years in total. January 11, 2017