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Qin Dynasty

Chapter 7, Section 3: Part 1. Qin Dynasty. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi. 259 B.C. to 210 B.C. Declared himself “Emperor of China” Followed Legalism Unified China. Assassination Attempts. Warrior named Jing Ke was the first Two later attempts Emperor becomes paranoid. Qin’s Accomplishments.

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Qin Dynasty

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  1. Chapter 7, Section 3: Part 1 Qin Dynasty

  2. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi • 259 B.C. to 210 B.C. • Declared himself “Emperor of China” • Followed Legalism • Unified China

  3. Assassination Attempts • Warrior named Jing Ke was the first • Two later attempts • Emperor becomes paranoid

  4. Qin’s Accomplishments • One national currency • Standard system measurements • Simplified the language • Redistributed land • Skilled peasant labor • Supreme law code

  5. The Great Wall • Began construction • Only part of what exists today

  6. Qin’s Cruelty • Buried opponents alive • Book burnings • Huge spy network • Forced labor

  7. Quest for Immortality • Mercury “life potion” • Terracotta army protecting his tomb

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