1. Section 3: The Qin Dynasty
Ancient China
Section 3: The Qin Dynasty

2. The Qin Emperor’s Strong Government
The Qin dynasty united China under one government
Ying Zheng, the Qin king, succeeded in unifying China
Gave himself the title Shi Huangdi (means “first emperor”)
Followed Legalist beliefs
Created a strong government with strict laws and harsh punishments

3. Emperor Shi Huangdi – Policies
Strong government with strict laws
Divided into districts – each with its own governor
Districts were subdivided into counties that were governed by appoints officials
Standard laws, writing system, money, and weights throughout China

4. A Unified China Emperor Shi Huangdi – Achievements Unified China
Built network of roads and canals
Roads – connected the capital to ever part of the empire
Canals – to connect the country’s rivers
Built irrigation system to improve farming
Built the Great Wall across northern China
Nomads from the north were fierce warriors – they were a threat to China

5. The Fall of the Qin Shi Huangdi’s policies stirred resentment
Many peasants, scholars, and nobles hared his harsh ways
When he died, China was unified – this didn’t last long
Rebel forces formed across the country
Each claimed to have the Mandate of Heaven to replace the emperor
One group attacked the Qin capital, and the new emperor surrendered
Qin authority had disappeared
With no central government, the country fell into civil war