Imperial China Questions and Answers

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How did Shi Huangdi rise to power?

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Defeating rival states during the Warring States period.

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What changes did Shi Huangdi make to unite his empire?

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All of the above (Standardized weights and measures, Built the Great Wall, Unified the writing system)

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What does the philosophy of Legalism state?

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Legalism emphasizes strict adherence to laws and rules.

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Why did Shi Huangdi send his son far away?

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His son disagreed on how he was a cruel ruler.

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Shi Huangdi built the Great Wall to:

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protect against invasions from northern tribes

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How many soldiers and workers did Shi Huangdi send to the northern border?

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300,000

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Which of Shi Huangdi’s actions shows that he became very afraid of dying?

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He ordered his men to find a magic potion to immortality

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The terra-cotta warriors and horses in Shi Huangdi’s tomb served what purpose?

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To protect the emperor against grave diggers and unwelcome spirts

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How was the Han Dynasty approach to ruling different from Shi Huangdi’s approach?

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The Han Dynasty adopted Confucian principles, unlike Shi Huangdi's Legalism.

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What geographical features isolated China from the rest of the world?

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The Himalayas and the Gobi Desert