Qin Dynasty Flashcard

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Who overthrew the Zhou Dynasty and proclaimed himself as the First Emperor?

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Qin Shi Huangdi

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Which belief system did Shi Huangdi follow as a ruler?

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Legalism

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What did Shi Huangdi do to unify China during his reign? Options: Abolished feudalism and created military districts, Built the Great Wall and completed irrigation projects, Standardized measurements and created uniform currency, All of the above

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All of the above

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What was the purpose of building the Great Wall of China?

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To prevent invasion from the north

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What was the main reason for the fall of the Qin Dynasty?

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Internal rebellion

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What was the major contribution of the Qin Dynasty to Chinese literature? Options: The creation of the first dictionary, The standardization of Chinese script, The compilation of the Five Classics, The writing of the Art of War

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The standardization of Chinese script

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Which Dynasty came directly before the Qin Dynasty? Options: Shang, Xia, Zhou, Han

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Zhou

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Which of these is NOT a part of Legalism? Options: strong leader, strong legal system, harsh laws, treat others with respect

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treat others with respect

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What caused the Qin Dynasty to collapse? Options: foreign invasion, rebellion, disease, drought/famine

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rebellion

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What did Qin Shi Huangdi have created for him so he could rule in his afterlife? Options: terra cotta army, Great Wall, Shaolin Temple, pyramid

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terra cotta army