The Qin Dynasty
The First Emperor of China
Discovering China - The Qin Dynasty—China's First Dynasty
22.2 Creating an Empire
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22.3 Standardizing the Culture
Unified system of laws.
The laws were very detailed, and spelled out exact punishments for bad behavior. Rich and poor were punished equally.
Make money, weights, and measures the same.
The only acceptable form of money became coins. Measuring cups were made to hold the same amount everywhere, and weights were all made of bronze.
Simplify Writing
9,000 approved official characters were approved.
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Read page 217 to learn more about how the Emperor of Qin united the empire.
22.4 Protecting the Northern Border
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Read page 218 and learn how China's northern border was protected.
22.5 Ending Opposition
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Read page 219 and learn how opposition to the emperor was ended.
22.6 The Emperor's Death and the End of the Qin Dynasty
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Read page 220-221 and see how Emperor's rule and dynasty came to an end.