What was the Warring States period? What were 3 accomplishments of the Qin Dynasty? Why was the Great Wall of China built? Who merged the original walls together? What dynasty adde... What was the Warring States period? What were 3 accomplishments of the Qin Dynasty? Why was the Great Wall of China built? Who merged the original walls together? What dynasty added to it in the 1400s?
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The question is asking about the Warring States period and the Qin Dynasty, including specific accomplishments and reasons for constructing the Great Wall of China, as well as the dynasty responsible for significant additions to it.
Answer
Warring States: Power struggles (475–221 BCE). Qin: Great Wall start, standardization, unified writing. Great Wall: Protection. Qin Shi Huang merged walls; Ming added in 1400s.
The Warring States period was a time (475–221 BCE) when various states under the Zhou Dynasty fought for power, leading to the unification by the Qin Dynasty. The Qin achieved the construction start of the Great Wall, standardized weights and measures, and unified writing systems. The Wall was built to protect China from invasions, with the original walls merged by Qin Shi Huang. The Ming Dynasty added to it in the 1400s.
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The Warring States period was a time (475–221 BCE) when various states under the Zhou Dynasty fought for power, leading to the unification by the Qin Dynasty. The Qin achieved the construction start of the Great Wall, standardized weights and measures, and unified writing systems. The Wall was built to protect China from invasions, with the original walls merged by Qin Shi Huang. The Ming Dynasty added to it in the 1400s.
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The Qin Dynasty was pivotal in establishing the framework of a centralized Chinese empire and began the construction of what would become the Great Wall to fend off nomadic invaders. Later, the Ming Dynasty further fortified these structures.
Tips
Confusing the start date of the Warring States period (475 BCE) and the Qin Dynasty establishment often happens. Remember the Qin began consolidating power and standards.
Sources
- Qin Dynasty: Achievements, Facts & Time Period | HISTORY - history.com
- Great Wall of China ‑ Length, Map & Facts | HISTORY - history.com
- History of the Great Wall of China - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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