Ch. 22: The First Emperor of China

22.2 Creating an Empire1. …strategy of conquest helped or hurt China?

• Helped b/c he increased size of China• Hurt b/c he used harsh methods, many killed

(Legalist)

2. How did he end feudalism? Why?

• He controlled land• Divided into 36 districts• Appointed officials to govern• Prevent threat of powerful lords

22.3 Standardizing the Culture

1. Why standardize money, weights, and measures?

• Facilitate (make easier) trade

2. How did he change the written language

• Simplified it • Eliminated characters

22.4 Protecting the Northern Border

1. How did he protect the northern border?

• Building the Great Wall

2. What difficulties did the workers face?

• Mountains, deserts, swamps, quicksand• Extreme temperatures• Attacks from northern invaders• Forced labor, many died

22.5 Ending Opposition

1. …conflict between Confucian scholars and emperor?

• Scholars believed in proper behavior and good examples

• Not harsh laws

2. What…to prevent the learning of Confucianism?

• Ordered all Confucian books burned• Put to death if discussed Confucian teachings to

criticize the gov’t

22.6 Emperor’s Death & End of Qin Dynasty

1. Three things buried in tomb.

• Terra-cotta army • 6,000 soldiers

• tools• jewels

2. What happened to dynasty after his death?

• Overthrown shortly after his death

What makes a good leader?

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