Qin Dynasty History
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What was the purpose of Shi Huangdi's building projects?

  • To connect portions of the Great Wall built by earlier rulers and protect the country from invaders (correct)
  • To build canals and roads to improve transportation within the empire
  • To create a burial ground for himself and his army
  • To construct fortifications for defense against rebels and invaders

    • What was the significance of the discovery of the underground chamber in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China?

  • It was a hidden storage site for treasures collected by the emperor during his reign
  • It was part of Shi Huangdi's burial grounds and contained an army of terracotta soldiers and horses (correct)
  • It revealed a secret network of tunnels used by the emperor to escape during rebellions
  • It contained a palace where the emperor conducted secret meetings with his advisors

    • What led to the overthrow of the Qin dynasty in 206 BCE?

  • Natural disasters that weakened the empire's infrastructure and economy
  • The emperor's decision to eliminate ideas he didn't agree with, leading to widespread unrest
  • Resentment towards harsh government policies and dissatisfaction with high taxes for building projects (correct)
  • Foreign invasions by neighboring empires leading to internal conflicts

    • Why did Shi Huangdi have books he didn't like burned, including the writings of Confucius?

    <p>To control education and eliminate ideas he didn't agree with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the terracotta soldiers and horses found in Shi Huangdi's burial grounds?

    <p>To serve as an army protecting the emperor in the afterlife</p> Signup and view all the answers

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