Qin Shi Huang: The First Emperor of China

1. Qin Shi Huang: The First Emperor of China Presented by: Zhang Zhaojun

2. Outline • Qin Shi Huang unifying China • His legacy

3. 259 BC 247 BC 221 BC

4. Ruled China: 221 BC to 210 BC The word “China” came from Qin, also spelt “Chin”, the kingdom of Qin Shi Huangdi Reviled for his tyranny – “A thousand will die so that a million may live.” Also admired for his many radical and insightful policies

5. Unifying China

6. The Great Wall’s beginnings…

7. NOMADS Huns Mongols Manchus

8. The Great Wall’s beginnings… chéng = city; wall • Qin Shi Huang ordered the destruction of the wall sections that divided his empire along the former state borders

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10. Qin Shi Huang (259 BC – 210 BC)

11. His Legacy http://www.tickets-beijing2008.com/image/Great_Wall_Of_China_Map.gif

13. Crowded Great Wall during May Day Long Holiday 2007

15. Discovered in 1974 east of Mount Lishan (20 miles east of Xi’an)

16. Terracotta Warriors

19. Air pollution studies are being conducted to assess the deteriorating air quality conditions. Mold degrades the features of a terracotta warrior Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum

20. The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang

21. Thank you for listening!