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Chapter 7 Section 3
The Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty
221-206 BC
The Qin Emperor’s Strong Government
• The Warring States
period marked a time
in China when several
states battled each
other for power. One
state, the Qin (Chin),
built a strong army
that defeated the
armies of the rivaling
states. Eventually,
the Qin dynasty
united the country Shi Huangdi
under one
government.
• Questions/Answers
Shi Huangdi
Takes The Throne
China Under
The Qin Dynasty
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Shi Huangdi created a strong government with a
strict set of laws because he was a follower of
Legalism.
The Qin rule had a great affect on China because it
unified the country under one ruler.
Trade became much easier because under the Qin
rule, China used the same coins and writing system.
Shi Huangdi was an intolerant leader who did not
respect other people’s beliefs. He ordered the
burning of all writings that did not agree with
Legalism.
The Great Wall of China was built as a barrier to
protect China from invasion from the fierce nomad
warriors from the north.
After Shi Huangdi died in 210BC the government
began to fall apart
• In 1974 archaeologists
found the tomb of
Emperor Shi Huangdi
near Xi’an and made an
amazing discovery.
Buried close to the
emperor was an army
of more than 6,000 lifesize terra-cotta soldiers.
Each soldier was
different with its own
facial features,
hairstyle, and unique
expression.
Terra-Cotta Army
Of Shi Huangdi
This is the archaeological dig site.
Much more needs to be explored.
This is how they were
painted when they
were first made.
• What can you infer
about Shi Huangdi as
an emperor, from the
findings at this
archaeological site?
The Great Wall of China
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