The Warring States

Legalism in ancient China was a system of strict laws and punishments enforced by the rulers to maintain order and unity in the country. It was implemented by making and enforcing strict laws and punishing those who did not comply.

Li Si was a Chancellor (Prime Minister) who assisted Emperor Shi Huangdi in unifying laws, governmental guidelines, weights and measures, and standardized chariots, carts, and writing characters. He also implemented super harsh laws and punishments established by Shang Yang.

Emperor Shi Huang believed that Legalism was the best way to keep the country united and organized. He wanted to ensure that everyone knew and followed the rules, in order to make the country strong and work together better.

<p>The library in Emperor Shi Huang's palace was the only place allowed to have books about ideas or versions of history other than Legalism. All other books were destroyed and people who tried to keep them were punished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emperor Shi Huang made changes in the government, economy, writing, and construction. He standardized the writing system, introduced a uniform currency and measurements, built roads and canals for improved trade and travel, and initiated the construction of the Great Wall for protection against invaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>order</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Li Si = Assisted in unifying laws, guidelines, and measurements Emperor Shi Huang = Implemented Legalism as the sole ruling philosophy Shang Yang = Established the harsh laws and punishments Confucius = His ideas were forbidden during the reign of Emperor Shi Huang</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Created a new style of writing = Li Si Destroyed all books not about Legalism = Emperor Shi Huang Melted weapons into musical bells and statues = Li Si Began the construction of the Great Wall = Emperor Shi Huang</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building a network of roads and canals = Improved trade and travel Standardizing weights and measures = Improved economic efficiency Implementing harsh laws and punishments = Maintained order and strength Banning all philosophies except Legalism = Ensured unity and conformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relaxed taxes = Li Si Unified the laws and governmental guidelines = Li Si Built the Great Wall = Emperor Shi Huang Made Legalism the only allowed philosophy = Emperor Shi Huang</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creation of the oldest written language still in use = Li Si Standardization of chariots, carts, and written characters = Li Si Construction of a vast network of roads and canals = Emperor Shi Huang Implementation of strict Legalism and destruction of other philosophical books = Emperor Shi Huang</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>He was the Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strong punishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Built the Great Wall</p> Signup and view all the answers