Emperor Qin

Front

What two words would describe the Emperor of Qin?

Back

strong and cruel

Front

What was one difference between feudalism and the Emperor of Qin’s system of government?

Back

Under feudalism, power was held locally; the Emperor of Qin held all the power.

Front

Which Chinese teaching most influenced Qin Shi Huangdi’s style of rule? Options: Daoism, Legalism, Confucianism

Back

Legalism

Front

Which of the following is true of the Emperor of Qin?
- He divided his territory into 36 districts.
- He punished the rich and poor equally.
- He exiled his own mother.
- All of the above.

Back

All of the above.

Front

What actions related to the areas listed below did the emperor take to help unify China? (• Laws • Money • Weights and measures • Writing)

Back

He standardized practices that had differed in all parts of the county.

Front

Which group most likely had the best life under the Emperor of Qin’s rule? Options: artists, merchants, scholars

Back

merchants

Front

Under Qin rule, what would happen if a rich person and a poor person committed the same crime?

Back

The two would suffer the same punishment.

Front

What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?

Back

to keep invaders out

Front

Why did many people sent to work on the Great Wall not return home?

Back

They died under harsh conditions.

Front

Why were the Confucian scholars severely punished?

Back

The emperor hoped to stop criticism of the government.