An Empire Unifies China

Confucius Lived in China from , same time as Buddha –Was the minister of justice for a duke –Taught the importance of loyalty to the government and family Filial Piety: Confucius term for respect for parent’s authority –People should obey them at all times

Statue stands at the Dachengmen (Gate of Great Accomplishments) Known for his contribution to the Chinese culture, ideology and society is incomparable

Quin Dynasty Unified all of China by 241 –Adopted Confucism as official religion (stressed loyalty to government) Shi Huangdi (Name means “1 st emperor) –Became emperor of the Quin at 13 –Wasn’t the first, but most important

Shi Unifies China Halts internal battles Crushes invaders, doubling China’s territory Built 4,000 miles of roads Commanded all nobles to live with him and pledge loyalty. – uprooting 120,000 families Murdered all critics Autocracy- govt. where ruler has unlimited power.

Great Wall of China –1,400 miles across northern boundary –Built by unpaid peasants who had to work or die –Those who died are buried within the wall –Only man-made structure visible from space Shi’s tomb- includes 8,000 terra cotta wariors 202 BC Shi’s son is overthrown –Han Dynasty begins ***China is left strong, organized, highly advanced civilization, but still isolated.

Terra Cotta Warriors