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China

China. Qin Dynasty. Yellow and Wei River- north of China Qin conquest united China- ended the Zhou dynasty, lasted to the period of Warring States First Emperor- Shi Huangdi. Government Power. Economic Power. Administrative Power. Bureaucracy- Government position based on ability

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China

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  1. China

  2. Qin Dynasty • Yellow and Wei River- north of China • Qin conquest united China- ended the Zhou dynasty, lasted to the period of Warring States • First Emperor- Shi Huangdi

  3. Government Power Economic Power Administrative Power Bureaucracy- Government position based on ability Empire divided into 40 administrative units- “commanderies” Three leading officials- Civil authority Military authority Inspector representing the emperor • Levies on the Min River- to redirect it during the summer and winter months • Iron military weapons

  4. Schools of Thought • Confucianism • Moral order ruled the universe • Daoism • Inspiration to artists • Legalism • Strict laws and strict enforcement • Legalism reigned in the Qin Dynasty

  5. The Mandate of Heaven • Favored rulers of high moral stature • Punished those who lacked it • Dynasties did not last forever • Loss of cosmic connection could be marked by • Political strife • Economic strife • Floods, droughts, and other natural disasters

  6. The Fall of the Qin Dynasty • Shi Huangdi died in 210 BC • Buried in tomb with massive clay army (7000 life-size figures) protecting the entrance • His son (Li Si) and his minister (Zhao Gao) fought for power • Minister convinced the son to commit suicide • Minister was assassinated • Rebels broke into the capital and claimed power

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