Global-12/8/20: Fall of The Qin

Global-12/8/20: Fall of The Qin

Introduction to the Enduring Issues Theme Writing Assignment on the Qin Dynasty

Multiple Choice

What was the Qin Emperor able to do in a short amount of time?

• Create a new writing system

• Create a new country

• Conquer all of China

• Expand trade for China

Multiple Choice

Knowing what you have learned from class, WHY do you think Qin Shihunagdi was able to do this?

• He had the Mandate of Heaven

• He was a military novice

• He was a compassionate, kind ruler

• He adopted legalism

Multiple Choice

What does this first quote mean? (also write down your answer in your notes?

• People should be treated kindly when breaking the law

• People should be treated compassionately when breaking the law

• People should be treated gently when breaking the law

• People should be treated harshly when breaking the law

What does this second quote mean?

What does the third quote mean?

Open Ended

SUMMARIZE: using two specific examples from this quote , HOW DOES A LEGALIST RULER ACTUALLY RULE A COUNTRY?