1. The First Empire of China
History Alive Chapter 22

2. 22.1 Introduction Unification of China
Qin Shihangdi emperor of China from 221 to 210 B.C.E.

3. 22.2 Creating an Empire
Prince Zheng of the Royal family of the state of Qin.
Qin dynasty defeated the Zhou dynasty.
13 year old Prince Zheng became king.

4. Qin Shi Huangdi Extremely ambitious.
Used military might, spies, bribery, and alliances with neighboring states to conquer all of the states in China.
First Emperor of China

5. Legalism Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi used Legalism.
He ruled the empire with strict laws and harsh punishments.

6. Bureaucracy
A form of government in which a few people rule many others.
He ended feudalism with a central government that controlled personally.
There were 36 districts and government officials who were appointed.

7. 22.3 Standardizing the Culture
Standardize means to make the same.
Why is it important for Qin Shi Huangdi to standardize cultural practices?

8. Standardized the Culture
Qin
Unified system of laws
Writing System
Weights and
Measures
Money

9. 22.4 Protecting the Northern Border
Emperor Qin ordered a long wall be built to protect the northern border.
This became known as the Great Wall.

10. The Great Wall Took 10 years to build. 300,000 men worked on the wall.
Men were conscripted to work on the wall.
Conscription means

11. 22.5 Ending Opposition
Many people were very upset with Emperor Qin especially the Confucian scholars.
Emperor Qin wanted to end the opposition.

12. Emperor Qin vs. 460 Confucian Scholars
Emperor Qin executed 460 Confucian scholars that were plotting against him.
He had a royal banquet in 213 B.C.E. a scholar criticized him.
Li Siu told the emperor the comments must stop.

13. Emperor Qin vs. 460 Confucian Scholars
Li Siu told the emperor that no one should learn Confucianism.
All Confucian books were burned.
Scholars were killed or sent to forced labor camps.

14. Emperor Qin vs. 460 Confucian Scholars
The people of China were shocked by the brutal action.
Many scholars would die because they would not give up their books.
Qin even sent his son to work on the Great Wall.

15. 22.6 The Emperor’s Death and the End of the Qin Dynasty
Qin was afraid to die.
He wanted to be immortal and live forever.
Many believe his was poisoned trying to live forever.

16. The Death and Burial of the Emperor of Qin
Qin resting spot was discovered in C.E.
Qin was buried in a tomb filled with 6,000 terra cotta soldiers.

18. The Death and Burial of the Emperor of Qin
Terra Cotta Army
Archers
Foot soldiers
Chariot drivers
Horses

19. The End of the Qin Dynasty
After Qin died the empire fell apart.
Rebellions broke out.
Royal families began fighting again.
In 206 B.C.E. Liu Bang, a peasant leader established the Han dynasty.

20. The end