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Qin Dynasty Dbq

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Chapter 2 Outline

I. In the Classical period, China’s early empire was created on behalf of developed agricultural systems, better control over the country, and fending off invasions from the north. The rise and fall of the Zhou, Han and Qin dynasty has provided the foundation for the growing country of China. These dynasties has contributed agressively to China’s accomplishments. Such as, the Great Wall of China during the Qin Dynasty, expansion of Chinese Territory during many of the dynasties, and overcoming the invasions from the Nomads from the north, the huns.

II. Identify the country/countries and civilizations discussed in this chapter.

China (East Asia) 1029 B.C.E - 258 B.C.E - The Zhou Dynasty era 206 B.C.E - The Great Wall of China is built 221 B.C.E …show more content…

The Qin dynasty is set apart from all the other dynasties in the sense that A. The dynasty only lasted only 15 years and B. Was under the control of an extremely brutal emperor. Shi Huangdi stripped the artistorats of their power, so Huangdi held all of the power and had full control over China. Meanwhile, during the Han dynasty Wu-Ti decided to reduce the brutality the Qin had, but also remain in power. This proved successful and unsuccessful when China was later invaded by the Huns. This is a difference between the 2 dynasties. A similarity is that both the Han dynasty and the Qin dynasty expanded China’s boarders, and that political control was established.

iii. “Shi Huangdi was a brutal ruler but effective under the circumstances” p44 (diff) “Han rulers retained the centralized administration of the Qin, but sought to reduce the brutal expression of that period” Pg 45( Diff) The text states about the Han dynasty, “established distinctive political structures…” pg 45 ( sim) The text states about the Qin dynasty, “China was organized into large provinces ruled by bureaucrats appointed by the emperor.” pg 45

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