The Qin Dynasty

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What was the Warring States Period?

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The Warring States Period was from 475-221 BCE, during which 7 great kingdoms were fighting for dominance.

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When did Ying Zheng become the leader of the Qin Clan?

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Ying Zheng became the leader of the Qin Clan in 247 BCE.

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How did the Qin conquer other kingdoms?

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The Qin conquered other kingdoms through conquest, bribery, and new military technology such as crossbows.

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What was the state philosophy of the Qin Dynasty?

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The state philosophy of the Qin Dynasty was Legalism.

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Who promoted Legalism in the Qin Dynasty?

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Legalism was promoted by Shi Huangdi's head advisor, Li Si.

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What does Legalism teach?

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Legalism teaches that people are naturally selfish and shortsighted, and that harmony cannot be achieved without strict laws and harsh punishments.

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What were some of Shi Huangdi's reforms?

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Shi Huangdi standardized the Chinese writing, currency, and weights/measuring systems, and built a vast network of roads and canals.

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What was the purpose of Shi Huangdi's reforms?

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The reforms helped streamline the Qin economy, allowing it to flourish even without access to an international trading network.

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What was the Qin Great Wall?

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Shi Huangdi ordered the joining of several smaller northern walls into one, which later became known as the Qin Great Wall.

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Who built the Qin Great Wall?

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The labor force who built the wall were soldiers and convicts.