Qin Shi Huang and Chinese History

Which of the following best explains why Qin Shi Huang is an important figure in Chinese history?

• He invented paper.

• He unified China under one rule.

• He was the first Chinese emperor to travel to the north.

• He created new farming tools.

Why did Qin Shi Huang build the Great Wall of China?

• To display the wealth of his empire.

• To keep out invaders from the north.

• To separate his empire into smaller regions.

• To connect China to other countries for trade.

What is the Terracotta Army, and why was it created?

• A group of warriors who protected the emperor during his life.

• Clay soldiers built to protect Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.

• Statues built to honor soldiers from wars.

• A part of the Great Wall of China.

Which of the following describes how Qin Shi Huang ruled?

• He was a kind and gentle leader.

• He used harsh laws and severe punishments.

• He allowed people to rule their own regions without interference.

• He avoided making any major changes to his empire.

How did Qin Shi Huang help unify China?

• By creating separate kingdoms with their own laws.

• By conquering warring states and standardizing laws, money, and writing.

• By focusing on building only the Great Wall.

• By encouraging people to follow their own customs.

What does the construction of the Great Wall show about Qin Shi Huang’s leadership?

• He valued his people’s comfort above all else.

• He was willing to use resources and labor to protect his empire.

• He preferred to build monuments over focusing on laws.

• He wanted to create a barrier between China and its allies.

Which statement is true about the Terracotta Army?

• It was discovered during Qin Shi Huang’s lifetime.

• It represents Qin Shi Huang’s desire for protection after death.

• It was part of the Great Wall project.

• It was destroyed shortly after his death.

What was one negative aspect of Qin Shi Huang’s rule?

• He refused to expand his empire.

• He allowed his people to rebel often.

• He enforced harsh punishments on his people.

• He ignored the importance of creating a unified system of writing.

What lasting impact did Qin Shi Huang have on China?

• He destroyed all records of history.

• He unified the country and set a foundation for future dynasties.

• He divided China into smaller, weaker states.

• He stopped the construction of the Great Wall.

Which detail from the passage supports the idea that Qin Shi Huang was a powerful leader?

• He ordered the building of the Great Wall.

• He avoided harsh punishments for his people.

• He allowed China to remain divided.

• He created a weak and disorganized government.