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The Qin Dynasty

The Qin Dynasty. 221-206 BCE. The Rise of Qin. The First Emperor. 19 th –century illustration of Qin Shi Huang. Legalism.

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The Qin Dynasty

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  1. The Qin Dynasty 221-206 BCE

  2. The Rise of Qin

  3. The First Emperor 19th–century illustration of Qin Shi Huang

  4. Legalism “Punishment should not be other than severe and definite, thus making the people fear them; and laws should not be other than uniform and steadfast, thus making the people comprehend them. . . . the enlightened [ruler] uses his men's strength but does not listen to their words, rewards them for their meritorious services but always eliminates the useless.” – Han Fei (280-233 BCE)

  5. Qin Dynasty Left: The Great Wall of China between Inner Mongolia and Shanxi province in 2006 Right: A 209 BCE bronze plaque with official order from the Qin dynasty

  6. Fall of Qin Terracotta Army in the Mausoleum of the first Qin Emperor, built 246-209 BCE

  7. Central Historical Question What caused the fall of the Qin dynasty?

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