Qin Shi Huang: The First Emperor of China Presented by: Zhang Zhaojun
Outline Qin Shi Huang unifying China Qin Shi Huang unifying China His legacy His legacy
259 BC 247 BC 221 BC
Ruled China: 221 BC to 210 BC Ruled China: 221 BC to 210 BC The word “China” came from Qin, also spelt “Chin”, the kingdom of Qin Shi Huangdi The word “China” came from Qin, also spelt “Chin”, the kingdom of Qin Shi Huangdi Reviled for his tyranny – “A thousand will die so that a million may live.” Reviled for his tyranny – “A thousand will die so that a million may live.” Also admired for his many radical and insightful policies Also admired for his many radical and insightful policies
Unifying China
The Great Wall’s beginnings…
NOMADS Huns Huns Mongols Mongols Manchus Manchus
chéng = city; wall The Great Wall’s beginnings… Qin Shi Huang ordered the destruction of the wall sections that divided his empire along the former state borders Qin Shi Huang ordered the destruction of the wall sections that divided his empire along the former state borders
Qin Shi Huang (259 BC – 210 BC)
His Legacy
Crowded Great Wall during May Day Long Holiday 2007
Discovered in 1974 east of Mount Lishan (20 miles east of Xi’an)
Terracotta Warriors
Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Mold degrades the features of a terracotta warrior Air pollution studies are being conducted to assess the deteriorating air quality conditions.
The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang
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