The First Emperor of China

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What title did the Emperor of Qin take once he gained control of China?

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Qin Shi Huangdi

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What sort of Legalist policies did the emperor adopt?

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strict laws and harsh punishments

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Which of the following did the Emperor of Qin do to maintain his authority over China?
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He created a government that he controlled personally,
He divided his territory into 36 districts.
One official in each of the districts was responsible keeping the emperor informed.

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all of these are correct

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What did the Emperor of Qin do when he thought his mother was plotting against him?

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He exiled or sent away his mother.

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Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, began life as

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a prince of one Chinese state.

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How did the emperor change the writing system?

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He simplified the writing system by removing many characters.

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Under the Emperor of Qin, who was punished when they broke the law?

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The rich and the poor were punished equally.

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The Emperor of Qin made trading easier by

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standardizing money.

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What became the acceptable form of money?

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metal coins of gold or bronze

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What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?

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to keep invaders out